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CONTENTS - INDICE - INHALT ADVERTISERS INDEX 

BEAUTY & THERAPY 

4 

Fish Spa, 1 

ESTATE AGENTS, 

PROPERTY DEVELOPERS 

6 

& BUILDING PRACTICES 

8 

Corfu Build, inside front cover 

The Corfu Property Shop, 16 

14 

CAR HIRE 

18 

Explore Rent A Car/ San 

Stefano Rent A Car, 43 

22 

Express Rent A Car, inside 

25 

back cover 

Kappa Cars, back cover 

28 

DIVING 

Corfu Scubanauts, 7 

ECOLOGICAL SERVICES 

The Corfu Property Shop, 16 

30 

HOTEL AND 

ACCOMMODATION 

32 

Canal D’Amour, 41 

The 3 Brothers Hotel, back 

cover 

34 

OLIVE OIL AND OLIVE 

36 

WOOD 

Nyssos, 2 

The Spirit of Olive Wood, 17 

LOCAL PRODUCTS 

Dovoras, 11 

38 

Mavromatis, 23 

Natural Selections, 35 

OPTICIANS 

Orasi, 12 

42 

SHOPPING 

Gold Line Jewellery, 15 

44 

Vassili’s Jewellery, 15 

45 

WINING, DINING & 

ENTERTAINMENT 

3 Monkeys, 11 

Ampelaki, 46 

Apola Snacks, 7 

General Information / Informazioni Utili 

Wichtige Informationen 

History / Storia / Kurze Geschichte 

Corfu / Corfù / Korfu 

Travel / Viaggi / Reisen 

Eating Out / Cibo e bevande / Essen & Trinken 

Local products/ Property in the Ionian 

Banking / Cambio / Banken 

South Corfu 

Benitses-Ag. Ioannis Peristerion-Moraitika 

Messonghi-St.Georges-Paramonas-Lefkimi 

Russian / Информация в русском 

West Corfu 

Ag.Gordios-Glyfada-Pelekas-Paleokastritsa 

Where to eat and drink 

East Corfu/ Things to do / Museums 

Kouloura-Kalami-Kassiopi 

Perithia-Ag. Spiridon 

North Corfu 

Acharavi-Roda-Sidari-Ag. Ioannis Karoussades 

Peroulades-San Stefano-Arilla-St.Georges Pagi 

Excursions; Paxos / Lefkada / Zakynthos 

Epirus & The Ionian 

Kefalonia / Cefalonia 

Argostoli-Lixouri-Poros-Skala 

Ag.Efimia-Sami-Assos 

Fiskardo-Ag. Gerassimos 

Apnoea, 39 

Balis, 29 

Bel Ami, 8 

Belvedere, 35 

Big Apple, 3 

Binelikia, 39 

Bioporos, 2 

Blue Heaven, 43 

Café Kohlias, 12 

Caldera, 29 

Chrisi/O Ninos, 11 

Dusk, 19 

Epinion, 12 

Fuego, 35 

Gondola, 13 

Harry’s, 35 

Ice Dream, 35 

Il Mare, 33 

La Tabernita, 27 

Lunatico, 17 

Markas, 21 

Mouragia, 21 

Mystic Gusto, 47 

Nikolas Agni, 9 

Olive Tree, 7 

Orama, 36 

O Sole Mio, 8 

Petrino, 9 

Socrates Miami, 33 

Smuggler’s Inn, 39 

Stazei Meli, 7 

Steki, 29 

Sunset, 31 

The River, 33 

Thomas’ Place, 37 

To Dimarchiou, 5 

To Steki, inside back cover 

X Petrino, 5 

TRAVEL SERVICES 

Allways Travel, 3 

Kappa Vita Travel, back cover 

Sidari Travel, back cover 

Nyssos Olive Oil 

Situated on the southwest side of the island, near to Issos beach 

and next to the wetlands of Lake Korrision, are the Stamatelos 

family’s olives groves. In this unique and extremely beautiful area 

of Corfu, Nyssos olive oil is produced. It is an oil which is tasty 

and rich in nutrients and vitamins, smooth to the taste and which 

resonates with the aromas of Corfiot nature - ideal for both 

cooking and salads. Issos Beach is a long, sandy beach, 

considered one of the most beautiful, not only in Corfu, but in 

Europe. It was probably named after Nousso the son of Dionysos 

and after whom places of exceptional beauty are named. And for 

that reason out of respect for Coriot tradition we called our olive 

oil Nyssos. We produce and offer quality virgin olive oil in glass, 

metal and PET packaging, a bottle made of special plastic.

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Chemists Hours: 

Mon,Tues, Thurs & Fri: 8.30 - 14.00 & 17.30 - 20.00. 

Wed: 8.30 till 14.00. Closed Saturdays but there is an after 

hours rotain in chemists’ windows. 

Emergency Services: 

Police: 100 Fire: 199 

Ambulance:166 Forest Fire: 1591 

Shopping Hours: 

Tues, Thurs & Fri: 8.30 - 13.30 & 

17.30 - 20.30. 

Mon., Wed. & Sat.: 8.30 till 14.00 

Orari delle farmacie: 

8.30-14.00 e 17.30-20.00 esclusi il luned(tm), il 

mercoled(tm) e il fine settimana. Ci sono farmacie di turno 

aperte; troverete le informazioni sulle vetrine. 

Servizi di emergenza: 

Polizia: 100 Pompieri: 199 

Vigili del Fuoco Ambulanza: 166 

Guardia forestale: 1591 

Orario di apertura dei negozi: 

Mart., Gio. & Ven.: 8.30 - 13.30 

& 17.30 - 20.30. 

Lun., Merc. & Sab.: 8.30 - 14.00. 

GENERAL INFORMATION - INFORMAZIONI UTILI - WICHTIGE INFORMATIONEN 

Apotheken-Öffnungszeiten: 

8.30-14.00 & 17.30-20.00 Uhr. Zu den ϋbrigen Tageszeiten 

sowie Mo-Mi-Sa nachmittags, an Sonn- und Feiertagen 

besteht ein Notdienst: Die jeweils dienstbereite Apotheke ist in den 

Schaufenstern der ϋbrigen Apotheken angeschlagen. 

Notrufnummern: 

Polizei: 100 Feuerwehr: 199, 

Krankenwagen: 166 Forstfeuerwehr: 1591. 

Ladenöffnungszeiten: 

Di., Do. & Fr.: 8.30 - 13.30 & 17.30 - 20.30. 

Mo., Mi. & Sa.: 8.30 - 14.00. 

Car Breakdown 

Incidenti automobilisitici 

Pannendienst: 

ELPA. Tel: 10400 

Express Service. Tel: 1154 

Hellas Service. Tel: 1057 

EU Single 

112 Emergency 

Number. 

This number can be used 

throughout the Union to call the 

Ambulance, Fire or Police 

services. See www.sos112.info 

While every effort has been 

made to present useful 

information, we cannot be 

responsible for changes. 

Contact the local tourist 

office for up to date 

information. 

Below left: The Town Hall in the Platea Dimarchiou. This is one of the most famous of 

the Venetian buildings in Corfu. Built in the late 17th century, it was originally used as a 

nobleman’s club and then in 1733 it became the first opera house in Greece. In 1903 it 

became the town hall. 

Below right; The Easter procession of the island’s patron saint, St. Spiridon. This 

ceremony is one of the highlights of Easter on the island and is extremely popular 

UNESCO and Corfu Old 

Town 

The Old Town of Corfu 

was listed as a UNESCO World 

Heritage site in 2007, one of 29 

new sites added last year. The idea 

behind the World Heritage list is to 

help sites of historical or cultural 

importance to be preserved and 

protected for future generations to 

appreciate. Corfu's Old Town is 

cited as a well-preserved example 

of a fortified Mediterranean port 

town noted for its medieval and 

later forts, streets and buildings. The Ancient Greek city at 

Butrinto nearby in Albania is also on the list and together with 

Corfu Town these two local heritage sites will help to remind 

visitors of the historical importance of the region from ancient 

times onwards. 

Agro tourism and 

Eco tourism 

These twin approaches to tourism 

are beginning to take root in the 

major tourist areas of the Ionian. 

Agro tourism allows you to stay in a 

traditional establishment, a farm 

perhaps, wine or olive estate, to 

give you a taste of the way 

traditional Greek products are made, 

farmed or harvested. Eco tourism 

focusses on observing nature and 

the natural world in regions of 

Greece. The aim is to you some 

idea about local attempts to conserve and protect nature and the 

environment. One good example is the Ecotourism Support Centre 

in Ioannina which offers extensive information for visitors. 

See www.ecotour-epirus.gr

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HISTORY - STORIA - GESCHICHTE 

The Ionian has 

been inhabited 

since 

prehistoric times and its 

situation on the trade 

and invasion routes to 

and from the Balkans, 

Italy and the Levant, has 

insured a rich and varied historical 

tradition. The first wave of Ancient 

occupiers of contemporary interest were the 

Myceneans who have left significant traces 

particularly in Thesprotia and Kefalonia. 

During the Classical period the region was 

home to several independent city states 

remains of which can still be seen 

particularly in Corfu, Thesprotia and 

Kefalonia. Later, these states joined one or 

other of the great leagues organised by 

Corinth, Athens and Sparta resulting in the 

Peloponnesian war breaking out off 

Southern Corfu in 431 BC. 

During the Hellenistic period the region 

was repeatedly threatened by Macedonian 

invasions. King Pyrrhos of Epirus who had 

already fought the Romans in Southern 

Italy was one of those to offer resistance 

until his death in 272 BC. The Romans 

finally began to occupy the region in 187 

BC. 

When the Emperor Constantine divided the 

Roman Empire in the 4th century AD the 

Ionian became part of the Eastern 

(Byzantine) Empire. Despite this, various 

parts fell under the control of a number of 

powerful Frankish and Italian baronial 

families including the Normans in the 11th 

century and the Angevins in the 13th 

century. Eventually however, by the late 

15th century, two forces had emerged to 

dominate the region; The Ottoman Turks 

and the Republic of Venice. 

Despite brief periods of occupation by the 

Turks and with the exception of most of 

Epirus the islands fell under the control of 

Venice until the latter’s defeat by 

Napoleon in 1797. Then followed a brief 

period of French occupation of the Ionian 

islands until, in 1798, a joint Russian- 

Turkish protectorate was established. 

The Septinsular Republic, as it was called, 

lasted until the islands were ceded to the 

French in 1807 by the treaty of Tilsit. The 

British occupied the islands in 1809 and, 

following the Congress of Vienna in 1815, 

set up the Union of the Ionian Islands under 

their protection. (Septinsular, Eptanissa 

were the terms used for the seven Ionian 

islands which included Kythera off the 

Southern Peloponnese). 

Following the outbreak of the Greek war of 

Independence in 1821 which received 

strong support from the Greeks of the 

islands, the Turks were gradually driven 

northward. Britain returned the Ionian 

Islands to the new Greek State in 1864 but 

it was not until the end of the first Balkan 

War in 1913 that Epirus was returned to 

Greece. 

Tutta la regione ionica, secondo 

quanto testimoniano i ritrovamenti 

che vi sono stati fatti, era abitata fin 

dalla preistoria. A causa della sua posizione 

geografica, sulla via dei commerci e delle 

invasioni, da e verso i Balcani, l’Italia e 

l’Oriente, fu soggetta, nello scorrere dei 

secoli, ad occupazioni diverse, le quali 

determinarono tradizioni quanto mai varie e 

ricche. 

In età storica, i primi dominatori furono i 

Micenei, i quali lasciarono tracce del 

proprio passaggio specialmente a 

Thesprotia e Cefalonia. 

Successivamente, nell’epoca classica, vi si 

svilupparono città-stato autonome (resti 

rimangono a Corfù, Thesprotia e 

Cefalonia), le quali parteciparono alle lotte 

tra le due eterne rivali dell’antichità greca, 

Atene e Sparta, schierandosi dalla parte 

dell’una o dell’altra (guerra del 

Peloponneso, 431 a.C.). 

Durante il periodo ellenistico, i Macedoni 

invasero ripetutamente la regione, mentre i 

Romani cominciarono ad occuparla nel 187 

a.C.. 

Nel IV secolo, con la divisione dell’Impero 

Romano, lo Ionio divenne parte 

dell’Impero (bizantino) d’Oriente, ma la 

zona continuo ad essere occupata da 

potenze sempre diverse, passando dalla 

dominazione di baronie francesi e italiane, 

a quella di Normanni e Angioini (XI e XIII 

sec.). 

Verso la fine del XV secolo, la situazione 

cambio. L’Epiro cadde sotto l’egemonia dei 

Turchi Ottomani, dalla quale fu liberato 

solo al termine della guerra dei Balcani, nel 

1913. Invece, le Isole Ionie furono occupate 

dai Veneziani, i quali vi rimasero fino al 

1797. In seguito esse passarono sotto il 

dominio dei francesi, cui furono cedute 

definitivamente, con il trattato di Tilsit, nel 

1807. Due anni dopo vennero occupate 

dagli Inglesi, che dal 1815 le sottoposero al 

proprio protettorato, per restituirle allo stato 

greco nel 1864. 

Die ionischen Inseln und Küsten 

sind seit vorgeschichtlichen Zeiten 

bewohnt, und ihre Lage an den 

Handels- und Wanderungsstraßen von und 

nach dem Balkan, Italien und der Levante 

war ausschlaggebend für ihre reiche und 

bunte Geschichte. 

Als erste Welle von -wenn auch 

kurzfristigen- Eroberern kamen die 

Mykener, die vor allem in Thesprotia und 

auf Kefallonia bedeutende Spuren 

hinterlassen haben. In klassische Zeit 

bestanden in der region mehrere 

Stadtstaaten von denen sich noch Reste auf 

Korfu, in Thesprotia und auf Kefallonia 

erhalten haben. Später traten diese Staaten 

den großen Allianzen unter Führung 

Korinths, Athens und Spartas bei, was 

letztlich zum Peloponnesischen Krieg 

führte, dessen Beginn mit der Seeschlacht 

bei den Syvota-Inseln (vor der S-Spitze 

Korfus) 431 v.Chr. angesetzt wird. 

Während der hellenistischen Zeit war die 

Region mehrmals von makedonischen 

Invasionen bedroht: König Pyrrhos von 

Epiros, der bereits gegen die Römer in S- 

Italien gekämpft hatte, leistete bis zu 

seinem Tode 272 v.Chr. Widerstand. Ab 

187 v.Chr. wurde das Gebiet dann 

schrittweise von den Römern besetzt.… 

Seit der Teilung des Römischen Reiches in 

der Mitte des 4. Jh. n.Chr. unter Konstantin 

d. Gr. gehörte das Gebiet des Ionischen 

Meeres zum Oströmisch-Byzantinischen 

Reich. Dennoch gerieten Teile davon unter 

die Kontrolle fränkischer (Normannen im 

11. und Anjou im 13. Jh.) und italienischer 

Adelsfamilien. Gegen Ende des 15. Jh. 

hatten sich zwei führende Mächte in der 

Region etabliert: das Osmanische Reich 

und die Republik Venedig. 

Trotz einiger kurzer türkischer 

Besatzungszeiten blieben die Inseln (im 

Gegensatz zu Epiros) unter venezianischer 

Herrschaft - bis zur Niederlage Venedigs 

1797 gegen Napoleon. Es folgte eine kurze 

Franzosenzeit bis 1798, als das Gebiet unter 

die vereinte russisch-türkische Schutzmacht 

kam. Diese sog. "Siebeninsel-Republik" 

bestand bis 1807, als die Ionischen Inseln 

im Vertrag von Tilsit an die Franzosen 

abgetreten wurden.Die Engländer besetzten 

die Inseln 1809 und errichteten -als Folge 

des Wiener Kongresses 1815- unter ihrer 

Schutzherrschaft die "Vereinigten Staaten 

der Ionischen Inseln" (Sieben Inseln, 

griech.: Eptanissa, bezeichnen die 

Ionischen Inseln). 

Nach Ausbruch des griechischen 

Unabhängigkeitskrieges 1821, der von den 

Bewohnern der Inseln leidenschaftlich 

unterstützt wurde, mußten sich die Türken 

immer mehr nach Norden zurückziehen. 

England gab 1864 die Ionischen Inseln an 

den jungen griechischen Staat zurück, 

Epiros dagegen kam erst am Ende des 1. 

Balkankriegs 1913 an Griechenland zurück. 

Dimarchiou Square and the 

Catholic Cathedral 

In the heart of the old town, spend a little 

time in the town hall square where you 

can enjoy a relaxing meal and a drink 

amidst some of Corfu's most famous 

landmarks. The Corfu Town Hall, or 

Dimarchiou was built by the Venetians 

as a club or meeting place (loggia) for 

the nobility and served as the Teatro di 

San Giacomo between 1733 and 1893. It 

was the centre for opera in Corfu and 

Greece and attracted many famous 

musicians from Italy as well as Greece. 

Subsequently it was converted into the 

town hall but it helped to cement the 

musical traditions that still exist on 

Corfu. Adjacent to the town hall is the 

Catholic cathedral of St Jacob and St. 

Christopher, the Duomo, dating from 

1553. Although damaged at certain 

points throughout history it has been 

restored several times. There is an active 

Greek Catholic community in Corfu and 

the Duomo often has choir and other 

concerts during important festival events.

Loukoumades 

These are a kind of doughnut. 

The dough is made from flour 

and water, then fried in oil and 

afterwards soaked in honey 

syrup. Sesame or nuts may be 

sprinkled on top. The dessert 

is popular amongst locals and 

visitors to Corfu may enjoy 

this delicious treat too. You 

can often find roadside stalls 

offering loukoumades at 

various times of the year, 

mainly during festivals. 

Guilford Street 

Walking up from the Mayor’s 

Square you pass naturally into 

Guilford Street which offers 

you many glimpses of old 

Corfiot houses and squares.. 

Just off Guilford at 19 

Moustoxidi Street you can 

find the Serbian Museum 

founded in memory of the 

Serbian army that was given 

refuge on Vido Island in Corfu 

during the first world war. 

(Tel: 26610 33960). 

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CORFU GENERAL INFORMATION - INFORMAZIONI UTILI - WICHTIGE INFORMATIONEN 

Tourist Information: The Greek Tourist Office is in Alikes 

on the road to Paloekastritsa, just outside town. Tel. 26610 

37638. There is also an office in the Town Hall Square and 

an information kiosk on San Rocco Square. Tel. 26610 20733. 

Port Authority: Will supply ferry and other shipping information. 

Just past the customs on the right. Tel: 2661 365200. 

Post Office: The main Post Office is on Alexandras Avenue. 

Tel: 26610 25544/27861. Hrs: 7.30 - 8. 00. Postage stamps can be 

obtained from many kiosks. 

Police: Tourist Police - Tel: 26610 29167/68. Hrs: 7 am - 22.00 

daily. The main police station is on Alexandras Avenue. 

Tel: 26610 38661. The Traffic Police station is next to the Dassia 

bus stop on San Rocco Sq. Tel: 26610 29160/63 

Medical: Emergencies can be treated at the Corfu General Hospital 

(National Road to Paleokastritsa, Kontokoli, Tel: 2661360400) or at 

private clinics; the Corfu General Clinic, National Paleokastritsa 

Road Tel. 26610 22945, Evrodiagnosi I. Theotoki, (KTEL Bus 

Station) Corfu. Tel: 26610 83800, Therapia Clinic, National Road 

Achillion, Vrioni, Tel: 26610 81300. 

First aid can be obtained from the clinic behind the Commercial 

Bank, Scaramanga Square in Corfu Town. Tel: 26610 39615. 

Telephones: The main exchange (OTE) is on Alexandras Avenue. 

Tel: 11888. 

Informazioni generali: L'Ufficio del Turismo Greco è vicino 

Alikes Tel. 26610 37638. Presso la Piazza Sarrocco si trova 

un chiosco da cui potrete ottenere informazioni varie, 

Tel. 26610 20733mentre l’ufficio addetto alle Informazioni 

Turistiche è situato nella piazza del Comune. 

Autorità Portuali: Subito fuori della dogana, forniscono 

informazioni su traghetti e sulla navigazione in genere. 

Tel. 2661365200. 

Ufficio Postale: Quello centrale si trova in viale Alexandras, 26. 

Tel. 26610 25544/27861 Orario: 7.30 - 20.00. Francobolli potrete 

trovare anche in molte edicole. 

Polizia: Polizia Turistica: tel. 26610 29167. Orario 7.00 - 22.00 ogni 

giorno. La Polizia Stradale è in Sarrocco.. Tel. 26610 29160. Il 

Commissariato di Polizia si trova in viale Alexandras 19, 

tel. 26610 38661. Per denunzie rivolgersi alla stazione di Polizia 

vicina al capolinea degli autobus per Dassià, in piazza S.Rocco. 

Tel. 26610 39509 

Emergenze mediche: Possono essere affrontate nell'Ospedale 

Generale di Corfù (via Ethniki Odos Paleokastritsas, Kontokoli Tel: 

2661360400) o privato: al Policlinico di Corfù , in via Ethniki Odos 

Paleokastritsas. Tel. 26610 22945. Evrodiagnosi I. Theotoki, (KTEL 

Bus Station) Corfu. Tel: 26610 83800, Therapia Clinic, National 

Road Achillion, Vrioni, Tel: 26610 81300. Per il pronto soccorso ci 

si puo rivolgere all'Ambulatorio Pubblico, dietro la Banca 

Commerciale, in piazza Skaramanga a Corfù città. 

Tel. 26610 39651. 

Telefoni: La sede principale (OTE) è in via Alexandras. Tel. 11888. 

Touristische Auskϋnfte: EOT am 

Alikes Tel. 26610 37638. Auf dem 

Sarocco-Platz besteht ein 

Informationspavillion,Tel: 26610 20733 ein 

Touristik-Info-Büro in einer Häuserecke am 

Rathaus-Platz. 

Hafenamt: Fährverbindungen, allgemeine 

nautische Informationen - Kϋstenstr. ca. 1 km 

Richtung DiskoMeile. Tel: 2661365200 

Mouse Island 

Hauptpost: Alexandras-Avenue 26, 

26610 25544/27861 Geöffnet 7.30-20.00 Uhr. Briefmarken auch an 

Kiosks. 

Polizei: Touristen-Polizei, Tel: 26610 29167/8, - geöffnet 7-22 Uhr. 

Verkehrspolizei: Sarocco-Platz - Tel: 26610 29160. Polizeidirektion 

Korfu: Alexandras-Avenue 19, 

Tel: 26610 38661. Bei Beschwerden wenden Sie sich an die 

Polizeiwache am Saroko-Platz, Tel. 26610 39509 

Gesundheit: Notfälle werden im Allgemeinen Krankenhaus Korfu 

(Nationalstr. nach Paleokastritsa, Kontokoli, Tel: 2661360400) oder 

in der privatkliniken; Allgemeinen Klinik Korfu (Nationalstr. nach 

Paleokastritsa, Tel: 26610 22945) behandelt. Evrodiagnosi I. 

Theotoki, (KTEL Bus Station) Corfu. Tel: 26610 83800, Therapia 

Clinic, National Road Achillion, Vrioni, Tel: 26610 81300. Erste 

Hilfe leistet die Klinik hinter der Kommerzbank (Stadtmitte, 

Skaramanga-Platz, 

The restored windmill in Anemomylos. The area around and in Garitsa nearby is ideal 

for families - for walks in the shady park and meals or drinks at the many cafes and 

tavernas in the area.

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What you 

can see of 

Corfu Town 

today owes its 

architecture largely 

to the Venetians. 

The town was 

originally founded 

in the Byzantine Era 

on the site of the Old Fort where for a long 

period the entire population of the town 

lived. The modern town also has French 

and British influences. 

The Old Fort although partly demolished 

by the British when they returned the 

Ionian Islands to Greece, still contains 

some impressive fortifications including 

some by the famed Martinego. 

The New Fort, near the Old Port was 

started by the Venetians in 1575 and 

completed in 1645. The British added to it. 

Today it is a naval establishment but it can 

be visited. Look out for the giant Venetian 

Lion over the main gateway. 

The beautiful 16th century church situated 

in St. Spiridon’s St. is the church dedicated 

to St. Spiridon, the Patron Saint of the 

island. Each year on four occasions the 

remains of the saint are paraded through the 

streets in celebration. You may visit the 

church at any time. Dress suitably. The 

Greek Orthodox Cathedral is in a square 

just off the Old Port and the Catholic 

Cathedral (a restored 14th century building) 

can be found near the Town Hall Square 

(Platia Dimarchou). The Town Hall itself 

was built in the 17th century and is an 

exquisite example of Venetian architecture. 

The centre of social life in Corfu Town is 

undoubtably to be found at the Esplanade. 

The town gardens, the bandstand together 

with the Liston Arcades offer a welcome 

break from the summer heat. The Liston 

incidentally was built during the French 

occupation (1807-1814) by the father of 

Ferdinand de Lesseps, the builder of the 

Suez Canal. 

At the north end of the Esplanade is the 

Palace of St. Michael & St. George built by 

the English in the early 19th century as the 

Governor’s Palace. 

Just out of town on the National Road to 

Paleokastritsa you will find the Monastery 

of Platytera dating from 1743 which has 

several fine icons and a superb bell tower. 

You may also like to take a short boat trip 

to the island of Vido near the old port. This 

tranquil wooded islet has old Russian 

fortifications and a small amphitheatre. 

The Ancient City of Kerkyra was built 

around the suburbs of Garitsa, 

Anemomylos and Kanoni and was founded 

around the 8th century B.C. 

You can see many sites being excavated. In 

Anemomylos there is the 10th century 

Byzantine church of St. Jason & Sosipatros. 

Further up in Kanoni is the Palace of Mon 

Repos where Prince Philip was born. 

Across the road is an early Christian 

SIGHTS AROUND CORFU TOWN - CORFU’ CITTA’ - DIE STADT KORFU 

La città di Corfù, fondata in epoca 

bizantina, era raccolta attorno alla 

Vecchia Fortezza e si allargo nella 

zona circostante solo negli anni della 

dominazione veneziana. Questo è il motivo 

per cui le costruzioni dell'odierna Corfù 

ricordano tanto quelle di Venezia, anche se 

rimangono segni del passaggio di francesi e 

inglesi. 

La Vecchia Fortezza, malgrado sia stata in 

parte demolita dagli Inglesi, quando essi 

restituirono le Isole Ionie alla Grecia, 

conserva ancora fortificazioni notevoli, 

alcune del famoso Martinengo. E' aperta al 

pubblico e, al suo interno, si trovano, tra 

l'altro, una statua del maresciallo 

Schulenberg, del Corradini, e la torre del 

vecchio campanile. 

La costruzione della Nuova Fortezza, 

situata vicino al vecchio porto, venne 

iniziata dai Veneziani nel 1575 e portata a 

termine nel 1645, anche se successivamente 

gli inglesi vi apportarono alcune modifiche. 

Oggi è sede della locale base della Marina 

Militare greca, ma puo essere visitata. Un 

gigantesco leone di S. Marco sovrasta il 

portone principale. 

La bella chiesa del XVI sec., in via S. 

Spiridione, è dedicata al santo patrono 

dell'isola, appunto S. Spiridione. Quattro 

volte l'anno le reliquie del Santo vengono 

portate in processione lungo le strade 

cittadine. La chiesa puo essere visitata in 

ogni momento, con la sola 

raccomandazione di essere vestiti in 

maniera adatta, essendo un luogo di culto. 

La cattedrale greco-ortodossa è in una 

piazza appena fuori il Vecchio Porto, 

mentre quella cattolica, una costruzione del 

XIV sec. restaurata, si trova nella piazza del 

Comune (Platia Dimarchiou), gli uffici del 

quale sono oggi ospitati in un palazzo 

risalente al XVII sec., squisito esempio di 

architettura veneziana. 

L'epicentro della vita sociale nella città di 

Corfù è sicuramente la Spianada, in cui i 

giardini, il palco per la banda musicale e i 

portici del Liston offrono un piacevole 

rifugio nella calura estiva. 

Il Liston, in particolare, venne costruito, 

durante l'occupazione francese, (1807- 

1814) dal padre di Ferdinand Lessops, 

l'ingegnere che progetto il Canale di Suez. 

All'estremità settentrionale della Spianada, 

c'è il palazzo dei SS. Michele e Giorgio, 

eretto dagli inglesi, all'inizio del XIX sec., 

come residenza del Governatore. 

Lasciando il centro della città, sulla 

Nazionale per Paleokastritsa, si incontra il 

Monastero di Platitera, il quale risale al 

1743 e conserva molte icone di valore, oltre 

ad un bel campanile. 

Divertente puo risultare una visita all'isola 

di Vido, proprio davanti al porto. Su questa 

tranquilla isoletta boscosa si trovano i resti 

di vecchie fortificazioni russe e un piccolo 

anfiteatro. 

L'antica città di Corfù, nelle vicinanze dei 

sobborghi di Garitsa, Anemomilos e 

Die heute noch sichtbare 

Architektur Korfus geht zum 

großen Teil auf die Venezianer 

zurϋck. In frϋhbyzantinischer Zeit an die 

Stelle der heutigen Alten Festung verlegt, 

dehnte sich die Stadt erst unter den 

Venezianern langsam aus. Im heutigen 

Stadtbild sind auch französische und 

britische Einflϋsse erkennbar. 

Wenngleich bei der Übergabe an 

Griechenland von den Briten teilweise 

geschleift, läßt die Alte Festung noch 

immer eindrucksvolle Anlagen erkennen, 

besonders vom Festungsbaumeister 

Martinengo. 

Am Eingang die Statue (von Corradini) des 

Grafen von der Schulenburg, im Inneren 

ein Glockenturm. Ton&Licht-Schau im 

Sommer. 

Die Neue Festung (am Alten Hafen) wurde 

zwischen 1575 und 1645 von den 

Venezianern errichtet. Britische Zusätze. 

Heute Marinestϋtzpunkt, aber zu 

besichtigen. Riesiger venezianischer Löwe 

ϋber dem Haupteingangstor. 

St. Spyridon-Kirche: Schöner Bau des 16. 

Jh., dem Schutzpatron von Korfu geweiht 

(in der St. Spyridon-Str.). Viermal im Jahr 

wird die Reliquie des Heiligen in einer 

Prozession durch die Stadt gefϋhrt. Beim 

Besuch der Kirche denken Sie an 

angemessene Bekleidung. Die Orthodoxe 

Kathedrale liegt oberhalb einer 

Treppenflucht an einem Platz am Alten 

Hafen, die Katholische Kathedrale am 

Rathaus-Platz. Das Rathaus wurde im 17. 

Jh. als Offizierskasino errichtet. 

Der Mittelpunkt des gesellschaftlichen 

Lebens Korfus ist ohne Frage die 

Esplanade. Parkanlagen, Musikpavillion 

und Liston-Arkaden laden in der 

Sommerhitze zu willkommener Rast. 

Die Häuserzeile Liston wurde während der 

zweiten Franzosenzeit (1807-14) vom 

Vater des Suezkanalerbauers, F. Lesseps, 

erbaut. Am N-Ende der "Spianada" liegt 

der St. Michael/St.Georg-Palast, von den 

Briten Anfang des 19. Jh. als Residenz des 

Lordoberkommissars erbaut. 

An der Ausfallstraße Richtung 

Paleokastritsaliegt das Kloster Platytera aus 

dem Jahre 1743 mit sehenswerten Ikonen 

und Glockenturm. 

Nehmen Sie das Boot zur Insel Vido und 

entdecken Sie dieses bewaldete Eiland mit 

seinen russischen Befestigungen und dem 

kleinen Amphitheater. 

Das antike Korfu (gegrϋndet im 8. 

Jh.v.Chr.) lag in den heutigen Vororten 

Garitsa, Anemomylos und Kanoni. 

Zahlreiche Ausgrabungsstätten. In 

Anemomylos ("Windmϋhle") die 

byzantinische Kirche (um 1000) St. Jason 

und Sosipatros, weiter nach Kanoni hin der 

Palast Mon Repos. Gegenϋber eine 

frϋhchristliche Basilika und dahinter, in 

Richtung Flugplatz, ein frϋhbyzantinisches 

Kloster bei den Ruinen des Artemis- 

Tempels.

Yacht harbour at the Old Fort 

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Basilica 

and past it, 

towards the 

airport, an early 

Byzantine 

monastery next to 

the ruins of the 

Temple of Artemis. 

At the very end of 

Kanoni you’ll find 

the tiny Monastery 

of Vlachernon with 

Pondikonissi 

(Mouse Island) 

Horse-drawn carriages 

behind it and perhaps the most famous view of Corfu. Lastly, the 

ancient Kardaki spring and temple is reached by a path from 

Analipsis. 

Kanoni, fu fondata attorno all'VIII sec. a.C.. Se ne possono 

ammirare le rovine in alcuni scavi. Ad Anemomilos si trova 

una chiesa bizantina del X sec. dedicata ai SS.Giasone e 

Sossipatro. Risalendo verso Kanoni, si incontra il palazzo di Mon 

Repos, nel quale nacque il principe Filippo di Edimburgo. Di fronte, 

sulla stessa strada, spiccano i resti di una basilica proto cristiana e, 

subito dopo averla superata, verso l'aeroporto, un monastero proto 

bizantino, vicino alle rovine del tempio di Artemide. All'estremità di 

Kanoni si trova il minuscolo monastero di Vlacherena, che ha, alle 

spalle, Pontikonissi (isola del topo), uno degli scorci più famosi 

dell'isola di Corfù. C'è poi la vecchia fonte di Kardaki, con 

l'omonimo tempio, raggiungibile attraverso un sentiero da Analipsis, 

il punto più alto di Kanoni. 

An der Spitze der Halbinsel Kanoni liegt das Vlachernen- 

Kloster (ϋber einen Damm zu erreichen) und dahinter die 

Mäuse-Insel (Pontikonissi) - insgesamt das wohl 

berϋhmteste Panorama Korfus. Von Analipsis aus (dem höchsten 

Punkt Kanonis) erreicht man ϋber einen Pfad die antike Quelle und 

den Tempel von Kardaki. 

At left: The Liston. This famous Corfiot landmark was originally constructed during the 

French occupation of the island (1807-1814). Today it is the centre of Corfiot cafe 

society and a must for visitors. Cricket is played on the grass in front of the arcades. 

Greek Jewellery 

Call it the Spirit of the Mediterranean or just call it 

pure style. The creativity in the Ionian Islands is 

timeless. Maybe it has something to do with the sea 

and the light that dominates the days, or maybe it has 

something to do with the quality of life and the way 

that people live, beyond the cares and anxieties of 

everyday life. Bear in mind that gold and other 

precious metals and stones was first used by Greeks 

in jewellery as early as 1600 BC so the making of jewellery and 

other objects is a tradition that has existed in Greece and in the 

Ionian for generations. Every piece has something of the ancient 

Greek and Roman past and present embodied in its making. Take 

a little of the spirit back home with you. There are many reputable 

jewellery stores on the island selling a range of traditional and 

modern jewellery. 

UNESCO und die Altstadt von Korfu 

Korfus Altstadt wurde im J. 2007 als eine von 29 

neuen Welterbestätten in die UNESCO-Liste des 

Welterbes aufgenommen. Dahinter steht die Überlegung, 

historisch bzw. kulturell bedeutenden Stätten Erhaltung und 

Schutz zu gewährleisten, damit auch künftige Generationen 

diese würdigen können. Korfus Altstadt wird bezeichnet als 

"ein gut erhaltenes Beispiel einer befestigten Hafenstadt am 

Mittelmeer, bekannt für ihre mittelalterlichen und späteren 

Befestigungen, Straßen und Gebäude. Die antike griechische 

Stadt (Bouthrotos) beim heutigen Butrint (Albanien) befindet 

sich ebenfalls auf der Liste, und so werden diese beiden 

Welterbestätten das Ihre tun, um den Besuchern die 

historische Bedeutung der Region vor Augen zu führen.

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TRAVEL - VIAGGI - VERBINDUNGEN 

Per Flugzeug: 

Flughafen: 26610 89603. 

Flughafenverwaltung: 26610 89600. 

Olympic Airways: Tel: 26610 38187, 801114444. Frachtbϋro 

Tel: 26610 24594. Aegean Airlines: 26610 27100, 801 1120000. 

Per Bus: 

Die blauen Stadtbusse fahren am Saroko-Platz ab (z.B. nach 

Perama/Benitses, Pelekas/Ag. Ioannis/Afra, Kondokali/Dassia) und 

kommen dort an. Tel: 26610 31595. Der Busbahnhof der 

Überlandbusse (auf der Insel und zum Festland) liegt etwas 

landeinwärts vom Neuen Hafen hinter dem Gebäude der Enosi 

Syneterismon (Genossenschaftsverband). Tel: 26610 28927. 

Per Schiff: 

Zahlreiche Reise- und Schiffahrtsagenturen am Neuen Hafen 

(Ethnikis Antistasis-Str.). Abfahrtszeiten aller Fähren sowie 

Seewetterlagen beim Hafenamt unter 26610 32655/40002. 

Schiffe nach Italien fahren vom Neuen Hafen ab. Auskϋnfte, 

Reservierungen, Buchungen unter 2661 365200 oder bei einer 

Reiseagentur. 

Nach Brindisi besteht Express-Verbindung mit Tragflächenboot. 

Fähren nach Patras fahren abends. 

Näheres unter 26610 32655/40002. 

Verbindung nach Kefallonia bzw. Lefkada ϋber Patras oder 

Igoumenitsa. Von Vassiliki/Nidri besteht Verbindung nach 

Kefallonia. 

Fähren nach Igoumenitsa (Festland) fahren vom neuen Fährhafen in 

Mandouki (vom Neuen Hafen stadtauswärts) - im Sommer stϋndlich. 

Fahrkarten am Schalterhäuschen. Auch von Lefkimmi aus besteht 

Fährverbindung nach Igoumenitsa. Hydrofoil nach Albania, Paxos 

und Kefalonia: Tel: 26610 38690. Im Sommer täglich nach Paxos 

und Syvota. Fähren nach Sagiada fahren vom Alten Hafen (äußerste 

Spitze stadtwärts), Boote zur Insel Vido vom Alten Hafen hinter 

dem Imbißstand ab. Boote zu den kleinen Inseln Mathraki, Othoni, 

Erikoussa im NW verkehren mehrmals die Woche im Sommer. 

Verbindungen nach Erikoussa auch von Sidari, nach Othoni auch 

von Arilas (Näheres ϋber letztere unter 26630 95342). 

In Aereo: 

Aeroporto: 26610 89603. 

Autorità Aviazione Civile: 26610 89600 

Above; the beach at Faliraki next to the Old Fort. This beautiful spot has everything - 

cafes, a taverna and beautiful views of the fort. It’s also very romantic at night 

especially when the moon is full. The Faliraki complex was restored from a ruin and is 

reached through St. Nikolas’ gate one of the few remaining of the old city gates. The 

Mouragia starts right next to the complex and the best views of the area can be had 

from the Art Cafe situated in the gardens of the Palace of St. Michael and St. George. 

There is also an art gallery in the gardens. 

Olympic Airways: 26610 38187, 801114444. 

Ufficio Spedizioni: 26610 24594. 

Aegean Airlines: 26610 27100, 801 1120000. 

In Autobus: 

Nella città di Corfù si trovano due autostazioni. Per gli autobus di 

città il capolinea si trova in piazza S. Rocco. Collega la città con i 

centri vicini: Benitses, Perama, Kontokali, Dassià, ecc. 

Informazioni al 26610 31595. 

Per viaggi più lunghi, anche sul continente, l'autostazione si trova 

dietro il Porto Nuovo, in via Ethnikis Antistaseos, vicino al Coop. 

Informazioni ai numeri 26610 28927. 

In Nave: 

Al Porto Nuovo, in via Ethnikis Antistaseos, si trovano molte 

agenzie di navigazione. Per informazioni più precise su orari e 

condizioni del tempo, per i traghetti locali, rivolgetevi alla 

Capitaneria di Porto al 2661 365200. Le navi per l'Italia partono 

sempre dal Porto Nuovo. Per informazioni o prenotazioni, telefonate 

al 26610 32664 o ad una qualunque agenzia di viaggi. C'è anche un 

veloce servizio di aliscafi per Brindisi. I traghetti per Patrasso 

partono la sera. Informazioni ai numeri 26610 32655. 

Cefalonia e Lefkada si possono raggiungere prendendo prima i 

traghetti per Patrasso o Igoumenitsa e, poi, a Astakos e Vassiliki, 

quello per Cefalonia e, a Nidri, quello per Lefkada. I traghetti per il 

continente, via Igoumenitsa, partono dal nuovo ormeggio, che si 

trova dopo il Porto Nuovo, a Mandouki. Nel periodo estivo partono 

ogni ora. I biglietti vengono emessi presso gli uffici dell'ormeggio. 

Igoumenitsa puo essere raggiunta anche da Lefkimmi. Traghetti per 

Paxos e Sivota d'estate partono giornalmente. Hydrofoil a Albania, 

Paxos o Kefalonia, tel: 26610 38690. 

Traghetti per Saghiada partono dal Porto Vecchio come le 

imbarcazioni per Vido. Durante il periodo estivo, le imb-arcazioni 

dirette alle isole a nord di Corfù - Mathraki, Othoni ed Erikoussa - 

partono quasi giornalmente. 

Si puo raggiungere Erikoussa anche da Sidari ed Othoni da Arilla. 

Tel: 26630 95342. 

St. Spiridon 

Born in Cyprus about 270 

AD, St. Spiridon began his 

life as a poor shepherd 

later becoming a monk 

and a bishop. Revered as a 

wise and saintly man, he 

took part in the Council of 

Nicaea in 325 AD and 

died around 350 AD. His 

body lay undisturbed for 

300 years before being 

moved to Constantinople. 

Following the collapse of 

the Byzantine Empire 

(1453), his remains and 

those of St Theodora were 

smuggled out of the city 

and taken to Corfu. 

Processions: 

Four times a year the 

saint’s body is carried 

through the streets of 

Corfu Town: 

Palm Sunday which dates 

from 1630 when a plague 

was halted by the 

intervention of the saint, Good Saturday which dates from 1574 

when the saint saved the island from a famine, 11th August which 

celebrates the end of the Turkish Siege of 1716 and the first 

Sunday in November which commemorates the saint’s 

intervention in ridding the island of plague twice during the 17th 

century. 

St. Theodora 

(825-867 AD) was born in Asia Minor and became the Empress of 

the Byzantine emperor, Theophilos. Theodora was an intelligent 

and forceful woman who helped to restore the worship of icons in 

the Empire. After her death her remains were kept in 

Constantinople until they were brought to Corfu with those of St 

Spiridon.

Investing in Gold 

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from just over 600 dollars an ounce to nearly 2000 dollars an ounce! Little wonder that shops in the UK offering to 

buy gold coins and jewellery have sprung up on every high street. Jewellery in general and gold jewellery in 

particular can now be considered one of the wisest investments anyone can make. And what better place to buy 

gold or other jewellery but Greece with its long tradition of crafting fine jewellery? 

Corfu jewellery makers are part of this tradition and a visit to the Giourgas family shops and workshops will give 

you some idea of just what is available on the island. The family have been reputable jewellers for over 50 years 

and have a wide range of fine jewellery to show you. So, combine a memorable visit to the island with a 

beautifully designed piece of jewellery and the knowledge that you have purchased something of lasting financial as well as emotional 

value! 

The Mouragia from the sea 

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16 

TRAVEL 

By Air: 

Airport((Y.P.A): 26610 89603. 

Civil Aviation Authority: 26610 89600 

Olympic Airways:26610 38187, 801114444. Parcels Office: 26610 

24594. Aegean Airlines: 801 1120000, 26610 27100 

By Bus: 

There are two terminals in Corfu. For short distances - Benitses, 

Perama, Pelekas, Kondokali, Dassia etc. - go to San Rocco Square. 

Information: 26610 31595. For long distance and mainland travel the 

station is behind the New Port on Ethnikis Antistaseos St. near the 

Enossi complex. Information: 26610 28927. 

By Boat: 

Many shipping and travel agents are on Ethnikis Antistaseos St., 

New Port. For accurate daily information about times and weather 

conditions call the Port Authority on 2661 365200. 

Boats to Italy leave from the New Port. For information call 26610 

32664 or any travel agent. 

There is also a hydrofoil service to Brindisi and local destinations. 

Ferries to Patras depart nightly. Information: 26610 32655. 

For car ferries to Kefalonia & Lefkada you have to travel via Patras 

or Igoumenitsa. You can get to Kefalonia from Astakos and 

Vassiliki and Nidri in Lefkada. See hydrofoil service below. 

Ferries to Igoumenitsa leave from the new ferry terminal which is 

past the New Port in Mandouki. Tickets from the terminal office. 

You can also get to Igoumenitsa from Lefkimi. Ferries to Paxos & 

Syvota leave daily in summer. There is a hydrofoil service to 

Albania, Paxos and Kefalonia, call: 26610 38690. 

Ferries to Sagiada leave from the Old Port and boats to Vido depart 

from the Old Port near the parking. 

Boats to the northern islands of Mathraki, Othoni or Erikousa leave 

several times a week in summer. You can also get to Erikousa from 

Sidari and to Othoni from Arilla (call 26630 95342 for information 

about the latter). 

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Old crushing stones in Afionas

The Palace of St. Michael & St. George 

Local crafts and good 

shopping; 

Filarmonikis Street and 

Fillelinon Street 

After the population of Corfu 

increased during the Venetian 

era, the first quarters of the old 

town were constructed outside 

the old fort to accommodate 

the growing population, 

particularly in the Campiello 

district. Filarmoniki Street 

gives you some idea of the 

kind of life that was led in 

these narrow streets. Here too 

you can find some of the 

oldest craft shops in Corfu, 

continuing traditions from the 

middle ages. A great place for 

shopping and for watching 

craftsmen at work. 

Fillelinon 

Filarmonikis 

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The Emboriko Centre 

The social heart of Corfu Town can be found at the Emboriko 

Centre where most of the major nightclubs, bars and restaurants 

are clustered 

together along what 

has become known 

as Disco Strip. The 

Centre is situated 

on the coastal road 

out of town that 

runs past the New 

Port. Night life is 

hectic here but it is 

also a fine place to 

enjoy a good meal 

or drink anytime of the day or night. Good views too in daytime 

of the mainland mountains and the coast up to Nissaki. 

Bakeries 

Corfu is fortunate to have many extremely good bakers - and to 

have some of the best bread in Greece! There are many different 

types of bread to try including oktospora (made with 8 different 

types of seeds) and kolokithi (made with pumpkin seed). Look out 

to for the traditional tyropitas - pitas made usually of fillo pastry 

and feta cheese. There ara a number of different types including 

kourou made with crust pastry but the fillo one is the basic. 

Another popular favourite is the spanakopita - a pita containing 

spinach and cheese, usually feta but other cheese may be used for 

variation. Both tyropitas and spanakopitas come in small sizes and 

as slices of a large pie made in a pan. In recent years many 

traditional bakery items have become popular again and each 

region in the Ionian and Epirus has its own specialities. 

For a range of delicious pies, try Dovoras, 1 Michael Theotoki 

Street, Corfu Town. Tel; 26610 22119. They're open from early in 

the morning till late. 

The Liston arcades 

Kalami Bay 

EATING OUT - CIBO E BEVANDE 

There are a number of different ways to sample Greek cuisine. 

At the luxurious end there are restaurants (estiatoria) which 

usually offer a full Greek menu including meat, fish and 

traditional Greek dishes like papoutsakia (stuffed aubergines), mousaka 

(minced meat, aubergine & bechamel sauce), calamaria (squid). Some 

restaurants will also offer a range of desserts. 

Then there are the tavernas which cater for specific kinds of food. 

Psistaria for example, serve grilled meat including goat, lamb and a 

range of succulent delicacies such as kokoretsi, spleena or sikoti 

(intestines, spleen and liver). Psarotavernas (fish tavernas) serve fresh 

fish exclusively. The term ‘taverna’ covers a range of eating 

establishments from those that offer an extensive variety of traditional 

meat and fish dishes such as sofrito (veal in garlic sauce ) or calamaria 

for example to those that have a set menu, usually oven roasted or baked 

dishes like stifado (veal and onion stew) which vary from day to day. 

If you want to sample Greek hors d’oeuvres or mezes you can visit a 

mezedopolion or ouzerie where you will be presented with a range of 

appetizers including octopus, spicy sausages, pies, fried peppers, 

aubergines and meat balls (keftedakia) and a range of salads and dips 

including aubergine salad, taramasalata (made from fish roe) and tzatziki 

(made from yoghurt, garlic & cucumber). 

Greeks seldom eat dessert after their meals, perhaps some fruit at the 

most. Eating cakes & pastries is usually a separate event when you may 

go to a zacharoplastio (pastry shop) where you will find most of the 

classic Greek sweets - cataïfi, baklava etc. If you get hungry during the 

day or if you want breakfast try a galaktopolio where you will find fresh 

milk, fresh rolls, yoghurt and honey. 

Kafenions offer coffee, aperitifs and other drinks and you may play 

games like backgammon (tavli). 

Finally, it’s worth remembering that the normal Greek diet is one of the 

healthiest in Europe. 

Lots of fresh and seasonal fruit, fish, salad and vegetables; local meat is 

invariably very fresh; lemon juice is squeezed over most dishes to 

neutralize oils and fats and, of course, olives and olive oil are liberally 

used. 

Most important perhaps is the Greek 

attitude to eating. Greeks consider eating 

to be a central part of their lives, and they 

take time to enjoy their meals. They also 

drink in moderation and often only at 

mealtimes. All of which should encourage 

you to sample Greek cooking whenever 

you can. Kali orexi - good appetite. 

Ci sono innumerevoli modi di 

avvicinarsi all'autentica cucina 

greca. I cibi più prelibati si trovano nei ristoranti (estiatoria), 

con una gamma di specialità che comprende carne, pesce, piatti 

della cucina internazionale, e menu più tradizionali come i papoutsakia 

(melanzane ripiene), il mussakà (carne macinata, melanzane e 

besciamella), i calamaria (calamaretti) e anche frutta e dolci vari. 

Ci sono poi locali che offrono tipi particolari di cibo, ad esempio le 

psistaries (rosticcerie), nelle quali si serve arrosto d'agnello e capretto, 

oltre a tante specialità, come kokoretsi, splina e sikoti (rispettivamente 

intestini, milza e fegato) Le psarotavernes (taverne di pesce) servono 

esclusivamente pesce fresco. 

Il termine generico "taverna" comprende tutta una serie di locali per la 

ristorazione, da quelli che offrono piatti tradizionali di carne e pesce, 

come soffritto (vitello in salsa d'aglio) e calamari, a quelli che preparano 

un menu fisso, ogni giorno diverso, con arrosti o carne in umido come lo 

stifado (vitello e cipolle stufati). 

Volendo gustare antipasti greci o mezes si puo entrare in un 

mezedopolion od ouzerie, dove si trovano stuzzichini d'ogni genere, 

compresi polipo (delizioso con l'ouzo), salsicce piccanti, salatini, 

peperoni fritti, polpette di melanzane, taramà (a base di uova di pesce), 

tzatziki (yogurt con aglio e cetriolo). 

A fine pasto i greci non sono soliti mangiare il dessert, al massimo si 

concedono un frutto. Dolci e paste vengono in genere gustati in momenti 

diversi, ma chi lo desideri puo farlo, senza problemi, in uno 

zacharoplastio (pasticceria), dove si trovano tutti i classici dolci greci - 

kataifi, baklavàs, ecc... 

Durante il corso della giornata, se doveste sentire i morsi della fame o 

voleste fare colazione, non potete mancare di fermarvi in un galaktopolio 

(latteria), dove sempre si trovano latte fresco, panini, yogurt artigianale e 

miele. I kafenia offrono caffè, aperitivi e altre bevande, con l'aggiunta di 

un tavolino per giocare a backgammon (tavli). 

E' importante notare che il regime alimentare tradizionale greco è uno 

dei più sani d'Europa.

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ESSEN UND TRINKEN 

Original griechische Kϋche läßt sich auf unterschiedliche Weise 

probieren. Restaurants (estiatoria) -der Name hat einen 

luxuriösen Touch- bieten eine umfassende Palette griechischer 

Gerichte, darunter Fleisch-, Fisch- und so traditionelle Gerichte wie 

Papoutsakia (gefϋllte Auberginen), Moussakas (muß man den noch 

erklären!?), Kalamares. In einigen kann man auch unter verschiedenen 

Desserts wählen. 

Die Spezialitäten-Tavernen haben sich auf bestimmte Speisen 

spezialisiert: Die Psistaries bieten Gegrilltes einschließlich Lamm, 

Zicklein un solcher Delikatessen wie Kokoretsi, Splina, Sikoti (mit 

Innereien gefϋllte Därme, Milz und Leber). Psarotavernes 

(Fischtavernen) haben ausschließlich frische Fische auf der Speisekarte. 

Allgemein deckt der Begriff "Taverna" ein breites Spektrum von 

Eßlokalen ab, von solchen, die viele traditionelle Fleisch- und 

Fischgerichte fϋhren wie Sofrito (Kalbsbraten in Knoblauchsoße) oder 

Kalamares, bis hin zu solchen mit einem festen Speisenplan, meist mit 

im Ofen geschmorten oder gebackenen Gerichten wie Stifado 

(Rindsgulasach mit Zwiebeln), die z.T. täglich variieren. 

Griechische Vorspeisen (mezedhes) probiert man am besten in einem 

Mezedhopolio oder einer Ouzerie, wo man zahlreiche Hors d'oeuvres 

angeboten bekommt wie Oktopus (lecker zum Ouzo!), wϋrzige Wϋrste, 

Pastetchen, gebratene Paprika, Auberginen und Frikadellchen 

(Keftedhakia), leckere Salate und Dips wie Auberginenpaste, 

Fischrogenpaste (Taramosalata) und Tzatziki (Dip aus Joghurt, 

Knoblauch, Gurke). In Griechenland trifft man sich dort zu einem Imbiß, 

um die Mittagszeit oder am frϋhen Abend, bei einem Ouzo oder einem 

Glas Wein vom Faß - man kann sich aber auch ganz gut daran sattessen. 

Griechen nehmen selten ein Dessert nach dem Essen, höchstens mal 

etwas Obst. Kuchen, Torten, Sϋßspeisen ißt der Grieche in einer 

Konditorei (Zacharoplastio), wo er seine traditionell schwer sϋßen 

orientalischen Gebäcksorten findet: Baklava, Kataifi etc. Zum Frϋhstϋck 

oder zu einem Snack zwischendurch empfiehlt sich das Galaktopolio mit 

Frischmilch, frischen Brötchen, Joghurt, Honig und Puddings. Im 

Kafenio gibt's Kaffee, Aperitifs, Spirituosen und Soft Drinks, aber auch 

Brettspiele wie Tavli (Backgammon). 

Zuguterletzt sollte man bedenken, daß die traditionelle griechische Diät 

zu den gesϋndesten in Europa gehört nach wie vor sehr frisch; 

Zitronensaft neutralisiert bei vielen Speisen Öl und Fett und Oliven 

sowie Olivenöl wird verschwenderisch verwendet. Vielleicht am 

wichtigsten ist die griechische Einstellung zum Essen: Fϋr den Griechen 

gehört Essen zu den Schwerpunkten im Leben - sie nehmen sich die Zeit 

und genießen ihr Essen. Man trinkt maßvoll, oft nur zu den Mahlzeiten. 

Lassen Sie sich also gern davon anregen, sooft wie möglich griechisch 

zu essen. 

Kali Orexi - Guten Appetit! 

The Mouragia 

This area of the old town of Corfu is the district between the 

Palace of St. Michael and St. George and the old port. The term 

means the walls and consists largely of the great sea walls along 

the top of which you can walk. There are many historically 

important sights to see along this walk as well as wonderful views 

of the mountains and the island of Vidos. Near the Palace you can 

find the Corfu Reading Society dating from 1836 with its large 

collection of books, engravings, maps, pictures - and more - 

related to the history of Corfu. Further along Arseniou Street is 

Faliraki, a small Venetian harbour and Ag. Nikolaos gate - one of 

the entrances into the town. The Faliraki complex has been 

restored and features a church and a cafe. A brief walk along the 

shore at the base of the walls will take you to a tiny chapel in the 

walls. Further along Arseniou you will find steps leading up to the 

15th century Church of Panagia Antivouniotissa where you will 

find the Museum of Byzantine art. Further 

down the street is the Dionysios Solomos Part of the Spilia Gate 

Museum - in memory of the poet and 

composer of the national anthem. He lived 

there from 1828 till 1857. 

Spilia 

The Spilia is one of the original entrance 

gates into Corfu and leads into several 

interesting and well-preserved sections of the 

old town. The old port of Corfu was situated 

just in front of the gate and there are many 

traditional shops and tavernas nearby. 

Some famous Greek dishes. 

SIDE DISHES 

Taramasalata - fish roe dip made with 

garlic, onion, breadcrumbs, olive oil 

and lemon juice. 

Tzadsiki - yoghurt, cucumber and garlic 

dip. 

Dolmades - vine leaves stuffed with 

rice or mince. 

Skordalia - a potato and garlic dip. 

Saganaki - fried cheese. 

MEAT 

Mousaka - layers of fried aubergine and minced meat with a 

béchamel sauce. 

Stifatho - a red wine stew with meat, baby onions and tomato. 

Sofrito - veal steak cooked in a garlic and wine sauce. 

Gemista - stuffed vegetables, usually tomatoes and green peppers. 

The filling can be with rice or mince or vegetables. 

Pastitsio - pasta, mince meat, cheese and a béchamel sauce. 

Keftedes - savory meat balls. 

Pastitsada - pasta, cockerel, tomato, cheese and a béchamel sauce. 

Loukanika - country spicy sausages. 

Papoutsakia - stuffed aubergines. 

FISH 

Kalamari - small squid fried in batter. 

Astakos - lobster. 

Oktapodi - octopus served grilled or marinaded or in a stew. 

Garides - prawns 

Atherina, marithes, gavros and sardellas - various small fish fried in 

batter. 

SALADS & VEGETABLES 

Xoriatiki - traditional mixed salad with feta cheese. 

Xorta - boiled greens. 

Gigantes - large beans baked in tomato sauce. 

Melanzanisalata - aubergine salad. 

SWEETS 

Baklava - walnuts and honey in filo pastry. 

Kaitafi - nuts and honey in pastry. 

Galactoboureko - milk and custard pie. 

Area behind the Spilia Gate

View of the Mouragia Walls 

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GREEK WINE 

In Greece there is a great variety of 

wines to try and great fun can be had 

and some surprisingly novel tastes 

enjoyed if you’re prepared to be 

adventurous. More important, over the 

last 15 years most Greek wine makers 

have invested heavily in modern 

technology with the result that the 

wines available are well up to 

international standards of production and quality. This combined 

with the fact that most of the grapes used in Greek wine are of 

historical and indigenous origin makes for some fascinating taste 

experiences. 

First, all the major wine producers in Greece have a standard range 

of good basic wines. At the top of their ranges, they make 

superlative red and white wines that compare with the best 

anywhere. In addition, each region has major wine companies that 

produce top quality local wines. Another fascinating taste treat is 

provided by the existence of numerous, usually small, local estate 

wineries that produce a range of exquisite wines that you'll find hard 

to beat anywhere. 

Further down the scale, if you eat out at tavernas you may get the 

opportunity to taste barrel wines (chima). These are mass produced 

and are similar in quality to house wines but are a lot cheaper. 

Finally, some family-run tavernas and kafenions offer home made 

wine from locally grown grapes. Naturally this can vary enormously 

in taste and quality but can be surprisingly good. What’s more, you 

will be tasting a wine made in the traditional way; Greeks have been 

making wine since ancient times and while this tradition is dying 

out in many areas of Europe, in Greece it continues strong. Each 

autumn look out for grape making in the villages! 

CORFIOT WINES 

For a Greek island, Corfu island has an unusual climate. It is lush 

and green, wet winters and long dry summers. These conditions 

make for interesting wine tastes and in recent years Corfu has 

witnessed a great increase in the number of wineries based on the 

island. Using modern technology, Corfiot wine companies have 

taken advantage of the range of conditions and the existence of local 

varieties of grape to produce some excellent wines. From the sandy 

soils around Lake Korission in the south, to Ropa Valley in the 

centre and the mountains in the north, each region can boast its own 

variety of wine and each has something to offer even the most jaded 

palettes. 

KEFALONIAN WINE 

These wines are amongst the most sought after in Greece for their 

fine quality and excellent taste. According to Homer they were 

already well-known at the time of the Trojan Wars, Enjoyed by the 

Venetians, French and British occupiers of the island, it has only 

been in the period after the two world wars and following the 1953 

earthquake that production methods improved thus enabling the 

exquisite taste to be captured and, literally bottled. This also meant 

that production volume increased and consequently they have 

become widely available. 

Today Kefalonia has 3 appellations of origin (Robola, Muscat and 

Mavrodaphne) and there are several wineries using 5 white and two 

red varieties of grape of which Robola is perhaps the most famous. 

This deliciously crisp and fruity wine, historically first mentioned in 

1544, is produced from grapes grown on the slopes of Mount Ainos 

and makes a good introduction to the unique wines of the island. 

This wine is at its best with fish dishes although many people from 

Kefalonia believe it can be drunk with almost any food and as an 

aperitif. Try it and see. 

EPIRUS WINES 

Wines from the Zitsa region of Epirus were already familiar to wine 

drinkers in the 17th century. Lord Byron, the famous English poet, 

wrote about the wines of Zitsa during his stay at Ioannina. The 

region is in the mountains some 25 kms west of Ioannina where 100 

hectares provide the Debina grape used in the making of these 

wines. The height (700 metres above sea level), climate and welldrained 

soil combine to make ideal conditions for this grape variety 

and the wines - semi sparkling and dry whites - have a distinct, 

well-balanced flavour that makes them so enjoyable. 

Property in the Ionian 

The property market in the Ionian, particularly in Corfu, Syvota 

and Kefalonia, has changed markedly in recent years. This is 

partly due to the ease with which EU citizens can now purchase land and 

property in Greek border regions but it is also due to the growing 

confidence that buyers feel about the long term benefits of investing in 

the area and in the quality of services offered by estate agents. While upmarket 

investors have owned houses and land in the Ionian for a number 

of years, nowadays more and more ordinary people are buying retirement 

homes or holiday homes here, or simply investing in houses and land for 

their financial return. 

There are good reasons why this region is attracting property buyers. 

Quality of life, for example, no pollution, good weather, great beaches 

and natural beauty, little or no crime. Air, sea and road connections are 

better than ever and new developments in the tourist infrastructure such 

as golf courses, marinas, spa and hotel complexes make the region 

competitive with other popular destinations in the Mediterranean. In 

addition there are large expatriate communities throughout the region and 

major European languages such as English and German are spoken by 

many local people which makes it easier for a foreigner to settle in. 

Spiro Analytis. Corfu Property Agency. 

Buying property in Corfu is generally a safe investment because Corfu is 

an island with a specific number of properties that are on sale. This 

creates a stable market with not much price fluctuation. 

The Riviera of Corfu is the North East Coast which is well known for 

luxurious villas, hot spots and yachts. Villages offer stone cottages, with 

traditional character. They are a great idea for someone on a low budget 

for them to restore as a holiday home. There are tourist investments all 

over the island, hotels, apartments to rent etc. Corfu Town is a Unesco 

Heritage site and its history can be traced back many different cultures. 

The south of the island differs from the north visually, the scenery is less 

dramatic but still remarkably beautiful and with virgin beaches and less 

tourist development. There are also investment opportunities to be found 

here too. For more information contact Corfu Property Company on 

www.corfupropertycompany.com 

Fish Spas 

Fish Spa therapy is becoming more and more popular. It is a 

natural pedicure method, originating from Turkey and practiced 

all over the Far East and now in other parts of the world. This 

unique skin treatment massages your feet using Garra Rufa fish. 

The fish are like comb fish in that they only consume the affected 

and dead areas of the skin, leaving the healthy skin to grow. It is 

relaxing and a great way of pampering yourself. During the 

treatment the fish suck and nibble away the dry skin from your 

feet leaving you feeling healthy and rejuvenated. The fish can also 

stimulate acupuncture points helping to regulate the nervous 

system, relax the body and release fatigue. Blood flow is increased 

during the treatment. 

Mon Repos Palace, Analipsi, Kanoni

KOUM KOUAT 

One of the specialities of Corfu is Koum Kouat, a 

liqueur made from miniature oranges that are allowed 

to ferment naturally. Originally introduced from Japan 

which has a similar climate, these oranges grow 

extremely well in the Ionian. Try Koum Kouat on it’s 

own or as a cocktail mix. It is also delicious when 

added to fruit salad or to ice-cream. Koum Kouat is 

available as a liqueur or bottled as a preserve. 

Preserves and marmalade are also made from the 

fruit. 

Una specialità della regione è il Koum Kouat, liquore 

estratto da piccole arance, che fermentano 

natoralemente. Originariamente importate dal 

Giappone, che ha un clima simile, queste arance 

crescono perfettamente nello Ionio. Provate il koum 

kouat da solo o in cocktail. E’ delizioso anche 

aggiunto alla macedonia o al gelato. 

Eine der Spezialitäten der Region ist dieser Likör aus 

naturlich vergorenen Zwergorangen. Diese aus Japan 

stammende Frucht gedeiht auf den Ionischen Inseln 

sehr gut - wohl wegen der Ähnlichkeit des Klimas. 

Probieren Sie Koum Kouat pur oder im Cocktail. 

Ausgezeichnet auch zu Obstsalaten oder zum Eis. 

Mavromatis is one of Corfu’s oldest distilleries, 

established in 1965. They have recently introduced a 

range of traditionally made sweetmeats to satisfy 

popular demand and invite you to visit their modern 

factory & exhibition centre. 

13th kilometer, National Road Corfu – Paleokastritsa- 

Pelekas. Corfu.Tel: 26630 2274, Fax: 26630 22504 

www.koumquat.gr e-mail:info@koumquat.com 

The Old Fort from Vidos 

island 

L’UNESCO e il centro storico 

della città di Corfù 

Il centro storico della città di Corfù è stato 

inserito nel 2007 nella lista dei luoghi che 

fanno parte del Patrimonio dell’Umanità 

dell’UNESCO, una delle 29 località 

aggiunte lo scorso anno. L’idea che è alla 

base della lista del Patrimonio 

dell’Umanità è quella di aiutare le località 

di maggiore importanza storica e culturale 

a preservare e proteggere le proprie 

caratteristiche peculiari, perché esse possano essere apprezzate anche dalle 

generazioni future. Il centro storico della città di Corfù è citato come 

esempio, in buono stato di conservazione, di città portuale fortificata del 

Mediterraneo, nota per le fortezze, le strade e i palazzi risalenti al periodo 

medioevale e a quelli successivi. L’antica città greca di Butrinto, nella 

vicina Albania, è stata anch’essa inserita nel catalogo e, insieme alla città di 

Corfù, costituisce un patrimonio che aiuterà i visitatori a ricordare 

l’importanza storica che la regione aveva fin dai tempi antichi. 

Arkoudilas Bay, South Corfu 

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Local Corfiot Products 

Everything local - Organic, Ecological, Biological and natural! 

Apart from its natural beauty, Corfu is rich in vegetation, soils, natural 

water supplies, climate and rainfall. Not surprisingly, it produces a 

range of local products that are hard to find elsewhere. In recent 

times there has also been a growing interest in organic or biological 

natural products so there is a wide range to choose from. 

Perhaps the most famous of all Corfiot products is wine. 

The rich soil and varied climate and geology have created 

the conditions for several varieties of grapes to be 

produced, each with its own unique taste. Look out for the 

strawberry flavoured variety of local wine. Another alcohol 

based product associated with Corfu is Koum Kouat which 

is made from miniature oranges and can be enjoyed as a 

liqueur or as a spoon sweet. There are also other products 

made from these oranges - loukoumi and marmalade. 

Ginger Beer was introduced to the island by the British in 

the early 19th century and it is still made here. Corfiot Beer 

is the real (alcoholic) thing however and is also made here. 

Limoncello liqueur is also a locally produced product - 

usually served after a meal. 

The same climatic and soil conditions that make for great 

wine tastes on Corfu, also help to produce abundant fruit 

and vegetables. In the summer, Corfu is a sub-tropical 

island and just about anything grows. Part of this production 

finds its way into jams and other preserves and part into 

local dishes such as gemista - stuffed aubergines, 

tomatoes or peppers. 

The vast number of olive trees on the island is in large part 

due to the encouragement given to Corfiots to plant trees by 

the Venetians during their occupation. The sheer 

abundance of these evergreen trees give Corfu its all year 

round greenery but also account for a number of local 

products. Olives for example, are produced all over the 

island and vary in taste according to where they are grown 

each region has its own distinctive flavour. And the same 

goes for olive oil. The olive finds its way too into locally 

made olive oil soaps and don't forget the art of olive wood 

making whereby craftsmen shape the resilient olive wood 

into countless shapes - ranging from ornaments to salad 

bowls. 

Due to its position on the traditional sailing routes from Italy 

to the Orient, Corfu has not unexpectedly accumulated a 

range of recipes and cooking delights that are unique to 

the island but influenced by both east and west. Pastisado, 

for example, a beef pasta dish cooked in a rich tomato 

sauce is one such speciality as is sofrito, a beef stew in a 

white sauce. Try also some of the famous local fish dishes - 

Savoro; fish marinated in vinegar, rosemary and raisins and 

then fried. Bianco; a fish dish served with garlic and 

potatoes. Or try bourtheto, a traditional peppery fish stew. 

On the sweet side, mandolato is certainly one of the best 

known of the traditional Corfiot sweets. This is a nougat 

made with honey and roasted almonds. Look out too for 

delicious caramelized almonds, pastelli (sesame and 

honey snacks) and sykomaida - figs and ouzo pie. 

Loukamades is another well-known local sweet - a semisweet 

donut fried in oil - that can be found sold by street 

and roadside vendors on certain feast days. Honey is also 

produced on the island and can be found on the offshore 

island of Erikoussa. The variety of herbs and flowers found 

on Corfu ensure the natural taste of local honey. 

Don’t forget too that Corfu has many fine bakeries making a 

range of traditional breads, pies, savouries and other tasty 

treats.

BANKING & FOREIGN EXCHANGE - CAMBIO - BANKEN 

Eurozone Countries: 

Austria 

Belgium 

Cyprus 

Estonia 

Finland 

France 

Germany 

Greece 

Ireland 

Italy 

Luxembourg 

Malta 

Nederlands 

Portugal 

Slovakia 

Slovenia 

Spain 

Bank Hours 

Mon-Thu: 08.00-14.30. 

Friday: 08.00- 14.00. 

Closed on weekends. 

Traveller’s cheques 

Can be issued and cashed in any 

amount, number or currency. 

Most major credit cards are 

accepted at bank cash points. 

Personal cheques require at least 

12 days to clear. They are not 

ordinarily accepted. Inquire at the 

relevant bank for the procedure. 

Banche 

lun. - gio. 8.00 - 14.30 

ven. 8.00 - 14.00. 

sab. & dom. chiuso 

Traveller's Cheques 

Devono essere firmati alla 

presenza di un impiegato di banca, 

con la presentazione del 

passaporto. Con essi si puo 

ottenere una cifra illimitata, in 

qualsiasi valuta. 

Le maggiori carte di credito 

vengono accettate da tutte le 

banche. Gli assegni personali 

richiedono una procedura 

particolare per essere riscossi 

(almeno 12 giorni) e di solito non 

vengono accettati. Per 

informazioni in proposito, 

rivolgersi alle banche più 

importanti. 

Öffnungszeiten 

Mo-Do: 08.00-14.30. 

Fr: 08.00-14.00. Sa & So gesch. 

Reiseschecks 

...können in unbegrenzter Anzahl, 

Höhe und in allen Währungen 

ausgestellt werden. Sie müssen 

sich dem Kassierer gegenüber 

ausweisen und vor ihm 

unterschreiben. Die meisten 

bedeutenderen Kredit- karten 

werden an den Bargeld- automaten 

der Banken angenommen. 

Persönliche Schecks brauchen bis 

zur Einlösung mindestens 12 

Tage. Erfragen Sie die Prozedur 

bei der Bank. 

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ALPHA BANK 

Branches in the Ionian Region 

Igoumenitsa: 

18 Ethnikis 

Antistasseos St. 

Tel: 266 502 7303 

Fax: 266 502 6925 

Preveza: 

8 Theophanous St. 

Tel: 268 202 7525 

Fax: 268 202 3222 

Cephallonia: 

-Argostoli 

59 Antoniou Tritsi Ave. 

Tel: 267 102 5181 

Fax: 267 102 5185 

-Lixouri 

3 Alivisaton Square 

Tel: 267 109 3630 

Fax: 267 109 3732 

-Poros-Cephallonia 

6 Papagou St. 

Tel: 267 407 2752 

Fax: 267 407 2944 

Lefkas: 

10 Aghiou Mina Square 

Tel: 264 502 6570 

Fax: 264 502 6547 

-Nydri-Lefkas 

Lefkados-Vassilikis 

Central St. 

Tel: 264 509 2972 

Fax: 264 509 2295 

Ithaki: 

Paraliaki Odos 

G. Drakouli. 

Tel: 267 403 3690-1 

Fax: 267 403 3692 

Kerkyra: 

-Kerkyra 

75A Evgeniou 

Voulgareos St. 

Tel: 266 102 1890 

Fax: 266 102 2491 

-Sarokou Square 

71 Georgiou 

Theotoki St. 

Tel: 266 103 9302 

Fax: 266 103 0187 

-Capodistriou 

80 Capodistriou St. 

Tel: 266 103 7953 

Fax: 266 103 7979 

-Aghios Spyridon 

Iroon Kypriakou 

Agonos Square 

Tel: 266 103 4192 

Fax: 266 102 5950 

-Acharavi-Kerkyra 

Acharavi Kerkyras 

Tel: 266 306 3300 

Fax: 266 306 3333 

Zakynthos: 

-Aghiou Markou Square 

Aghiou Markou Square 

Tel: 269 502 2336 

Fax: 269 502 6670 

Bank information but may be subject to change. 

Please check locally for up to date information. 

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The Orthodox Cathedral Square 

This is one of the most beautiful squares in Corfu Town both for 

its historical significance and its quiet and relaxed atmosphere. Its 

cafes and tavernas provide colour and character away from the 

town's busy activity. The Metropolitan cathedral was built in 1577 

on the site of an earlier church and is dedicated to 3 saints - 

Panagia Spiliotissa, Vlasios and Theodora. The remains of 

St.Theodora are kept inside the church and were brought to Corfu 

at the same time as those of St. Spiridon. The square is also a convenient 

place to explore the areas around. Leading off from it are 

narrow lanes and alleyways leading up into the Mouragi and 

Campiello with fascinating old houses and doors and gardens to 

enchant the visitor. In days gone by the main port of Corfu lay just 

across the square from the Cathedral Square - today a new marina 

is in process of construction. The Spilia Gate is also nearby 

Street leading to the New Fort 

and Tenedos

The New Fort and Tenedos 

One of the most historically impressive areas 

of Corfu Town is the area defined by a semicircle 

around the old port. Here you can find 

the New Fort, Spilia and the Tenedeos church. 

Dominating the area is the New Fort, one of 

the most impressive of Mediterranean 

fortifications. Building started in 1576 by the 

Venetians and was added to by the British - it 

is not only well-preserved but has excellent 

views of the old town from the summit. 

On the way to the New Fort you pass up an 

old cobbled lane which has a 17th century 

Catholic monastery and domed church of 

Tenedos dedicated to the Virgin Mary. This is 

one of the most beautiful Catholic churches on 

the island. The lane continues through a tunnel 

through the walls of the fort to the town 

market place 

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Perama and Benitses are major 

tourist resorts, while the Achillion 

Palace just outside Gastouri was 

the summer residence of the Empress 

Elizabeth of Austria and later Kaiser 

Wilhelm. Kaiser’s Bridge between 

Perama and Benitses was where the 

Kaiser used to anchor his yacht. Ag. 

Ioannis, Peristeron has a long sandy 

beach with many facilities. It is popular 

with locals as well as tourists. 

Further south, Moraitika and Messonghi 

are popular resorts with good beaches; 

there are, incidentally, Roman ruins in 

Benitses and Moraitika. 

All routes south meet near 

Ag. Mattheos which has a monastery on 

top of the mountain of the same name, a 

prehistoric site and, nearby, the remains of 

a Byzantine castle (at Gardiki) and access 

to Lake Korission, Corfu’s largest lake. 

There are excellent beaches at the lake 

continuing all the way south. St. George’s 

Bay near Argirades is the major resort in 

the area. On the east coast, around 

Boukari Bay you can enjoy the old world 

charm of wooded slopes and characterful 

villages. 

Lefkimmi is the agricultural centre of 

South Corfu and still retains much of its 

19th century character. On the east coast 

nearby are many beaches. the salt flats on 

the coast have many birds to view. Cavos, 

to the south is now a major tourist centre. 

On the south west coast look out for 

numerous long sandy beaches. 

Messonghi Beach 

SOUTH CORFU - A SUD DELLA CITTA' DI CORFU' - VON KORFU-STADT NACHT SÜDEN 

Perama e Benitses sono le località 

balneari più importanti di questa zona. 

Sulle colline sovrastanti si erge il Palazzo 

dell'Achillion, appena fuori Gastouri, che fu la 

residenza estiva dell'imperatrice Elisabetta 

d'Austria e in seguito di Guglielmo II d'Asburgo. 

Proprio sotto il palazzo, si trova il Ponte del 

Kaiser, al quale l'imperatore ormeggiava il suo 

yacht. 

Scendendo verso sud, s'incontrano i villaggi di 

Ag. Ioannis di Peristeron ha una lunga spiaggia 

sabbiosa ben attrezzata. E famosa tanto tra la 

popolazione locale quanto tra i turisti. 

Moraitika e Messonghi, anch'esse note stazioni 

balneari. Tanto a Benitses che a Moraitika ci sono 

rovine di epoca romana. Continuando a discendere 

l'isola, si giunge ad un punto in cui tutte le strade 

si incrociano, vicino al villaggio di Aghios 

Mattheos, sopra il quale si erge un monastero 

dedicato appunto a S. Matteo. Nei pressi, a 

Gardiki, si trovano le rovine di un castello 

bizantino e anche resti preistorici. Da qui si arriva 

al lago di Korission, il più grande di Corfù, da cui 

inizia una serie di ampie spiagge sabbiose che si 

allunga fino all'estremità meridionale dell'isola. La 

località più nota di questa zona è la baia di Aghios 

Gheorghios, vicino ad Arghirades. 

Sulla costa orientale, vicino alla baia di Boukari 

si pui immergersi nel fascino di un vecchio 

mondo, tra spiagge immerse nel verde e villaggi 

che ricordano altre epoche. 

Lefkimmi è il centro agricolo più importante del 

sud di Corfù e conserva caratteristiche del XIX 

sec., mentre ancora più a sud, si trova Kavos, oggi 

notevole centro turistico. 

Perama und Benitses sind 

bedeutende Ferienorte, das 

Achillion beim Dorf Gastouri war 

die Sommerresidenz von 'Sissi', der 

Kaiserin von Österreich, und Kaiser 

Wilhelm II. Die 'Kaiser-Brücke' zwischen 

Perama und Benitses war die Anlegestelle 

der kaiserlichen Jacht.Ag. Ioannis 

Peristeron hat einen langen Sandstrand mit 

zahlreichen touristischen Einrichtungen. 

Sowohl bei Einheimischen als auch bei 

Touristen ist es beliebt.. 

Moraitika und Mesongi weiter südlich 

sind beliebte Urlaubsziele mit guten 

Stränden und...einigen römischen Ruinen in 

Benitses und Moraitika. 

Alle Süd-Routen vereinigen sich wieder 

nahe Ag. Mattheos, wo auf dem Berg 

gleichen Namens ein Kloster, in der Nähe 

die Überreste der byz. Burg von Gardiki 

sowie eine prähistorische Siedlungsstätte 

liegen. Verbindung besteht zur Lagune von 

Korissia (W-Küste). Von hier aus nach S 

liegen ausgedehnte feine Sandstrände. 

Hauptferienort der Gegend ist Ag. 

Georgios bei Argyrades. An der Bucht 

von Boukari (O-Küste) erleben Sie noch 

den altmodischen Charm von bewaldeten 

Hängen und Dörfern mit Lokalkolorit. 

Lefkimmi ist das Agrarzentrum des Südens 

und hat noch viel aus dem 19. Jh. bewahrt, 

während Kavos (südlich davon) heute ein 

bedeutender Ferienort ist. 

Above; The Achillion at Gastouri 

Left; Ag. Ioannis Peristeron Beach 

Sunsets in the West 

One of the joys of visiting 

the west coast is the 

simply amazing sunsets 

you can experience, 

practically from any point 

on this coast. Apart from 

the view near Pelekas 

from Kaiser View, 

Glyfada and Ag. Gordis 

can provide some 

spectacular sights. The 

example on the left is 

from Ag. Gordis on an 

autumn day

Above; the view from the village of Chlomos 

Right; an old house in a picturesque street in Chlomos 

Chlomos www.chlomos.gr 

Chlomos is one of the most well-preserved traditional 

villages on the island. Set high up in the central 

mountain ridge above Lake Korission and overlooking 

the resorts of Messonghi, Moraitika and Boucari, the 

village has remained almost untouched over the years. 

The clean, well-cared for village lanes, churches, old 

houses and squares offer a glimpse into village life in 

the past. As you walk around you will discover that 

Chlomos has spectacular views all around - the east 

coast just below and the lake and the south, including 

Paxos, and views north of Corfu Town and Kanoni. The 

village is well catered for by cafe bars and tavernas so 

you can expect to enjoy a meal or a drink on your visit. 

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Добро пожаловать на Корфу и 

Ионические острова. Надеемся, что 

вы получите удовольствие от своего 

пребывания здесь. 

Общая информация 

Часы работы аптек: понедельник, 

вторник, четверг & пятница: 8.30 – 14.00 & 17.30 – 20.30. 

Среда:8.30 – 14.00. Закрыто суббота & воскресенье. На 

дверях аптеки есть информация о дежурных аптеках. 

Экстренные телефоны: 

Полиция: 100. Пожарная служба: 199. Скорая помощь: 

166. Служба леса: 1591 

Часы работы магазинов: вторник, четверг & пятница: 8.30 

– 14.00 & 17.30 – 20.30. понедельник, среда & 

суббота:8.30 – 14.00. 

Туристические магазины открыты до позднего вечера. 

Информация о Корфу. 

Старый город Корфу добавлен в каталог ЮНЕСКО 

мирового наследия как город-крепость и порт 

Средиземного моря. 

Туристическая информация: Греческая организация 

туризма расположена по дороге к Палеокастрица, 

недалеко от города. Также есть офис организации на 

площади муниципалитета и киоск на площади Сан-Роко. 

Тел: 26610 37638-39-40.Факс: 26610 30298 

Портовая служба: информация об отбытиях & прибытиях 

кораблей. Сразу после таможни, в порту направо. 

Тел: 2661 365200. 

Почта: центральная почта расположена на проспекте 

Александры. Тел: 26610 25544. Часы работы: 7.30 – 8.00. 

Суббота-воскресенье не работает. Марки продаются во 

всех киосках. 

Полиция: Туристическая полиция Тел: 26610 30265. Часы 

работы: 7.30 – 22.00 каждый день. Дорожная полиция: 

Марасли 8 Гарица Тел: 26610 39294. Центральное 

отделение полиции расположено на проспекте 

Александры. Тел: 26610 38661. Для подачи заявлений 

обращайтесь в полицейское отделение на площади Сан- 

Роко рядом с автобусной остановкой Дасьи. 

Тел: 26610 39509 

Общая больница: (государственная) национальная улица 

Палеокастрицы Контокали Тел: 2661 360400 

Общая клиника: (частная) национальная улица 

Палеокастрицы Тел: 26610 22945. 

Биопрогноз: АО (частное) ул. Мантзару 3. 

Тел: 26610 80001 

Клиническое лечение: национальная улица Ахилеона, 

Вриони. Тел: 26610 81300. 

Первая помощь может быть оказана вам и во врачебном 

кабинете за Коммерческим банком на площади 

Скараманга в городе Корфу Тел: 26610 22945 39615 

Телефоны: центральный офис Телекоммуникаций Греции 

расположен в Мантзаросе 

Тел: 26610 30099 26610 96003. Работает в часы работы 

магазинов. 

Знаменитые греческие блюда. 

Закуски 

Тарамосалата – икра рыб на сухом хлебе, чеснок, 

оливковое масло и лимонный сок. 

Тзатзики – йогурт, чеснок, огурец, оливковое масло, 

уксус и соль. 

Долма – виноградные листья с рисом и фаршем. 

Скордалья – вареный картофель, чеснок, оливковое 

масло и лимонный сок. 

Саганаки – жареный сыр. 

Мясные блюда 

Мусака - жареные баклажаны с фаршем & соусом 

бешамель 

Стифадо – мясо с мелкими луковицами, помидорами, 

лавровым листом &красным вином. 

Софрито – говяжье филе с чесноком, петрушкой & 

уксусным соусом 

Гемиста – помидоры, перец и баклажаны, 

приготовленные в духовке с рисом, фаршем & 

приправами. 

Пастичьо – макароны с фаршем, сыром & соусом 

бешамель в духовке. 

Кефтедес (котлеты) – шарики из мяса, сухого хлеба & 

приправ 

Пастицада – макароны с петухом в томатном соусе 

Луканика – деревенские острые сосиски 

Папуцакья (башмачки) – жареные баклажаны с фаршем 

Рыба 

Кальмары – кальмары, обжаренные в муке 

Омар - омар 

Осьминог в уксусе - осьминог вареный, замаринованный 

в оливковом масле, лимонном соке с чесноком & 

ореганом 

Креветки - креветки 

Салаты и овощи 

Деревенский – традиционный салат из помидоров, 

огурцов, лука, сыра фета, оливкового масла, орегана & 

оливок 

Травы – вареные травы 

Гиганты – крупная фасоль в духовке в томатном соусе 

Баклажанный салат – салат из баклажанов 

Сладости 

Пахлава – орехи с медом & листовое слоеное тесто 

Кадаифи – орехи с медом & листовое тесто кадаифи 

Галактобуреко – крем из манной крупы и молока, 

завернутый в листовое слоеное тесто 

Школа подводного плавания для поездок с 

незабываемыми погружениями, свяжитесь со Спиросом 

Псаиласом по тел. 2661043710 или 6948539489. 

Above; the long beach at 

Moraitika 

Right: Roman ruins in 

Moraitika

Paramonas 

If you want to enjoy Corfu away from the 

crowds and noise then Paramonas and environs 

is the place for you. It is a quiet and beautiful 

environment with a sandy beach and good 

facilities.Nearby are many lovely walks and 

drives - including to the top of the mountain at 

Ag. Matheos from where you can see the whole 

of the south and the lake at Korission. An ideal 

area for families with young children. To the 

south you can see the island of Paxos in the 

distance. 

Prasoudi 

Another enjoyable beach is to be found at 

Prasoudi - a little way after Paramonas. This 

small sandy beach has many natural attractions. 

Prasoudi 

Paramonas 

Ag. Gordios 

Ag. Gordios is one of the most popular resorts on Corfu. It 

also boasts one of the best beaches on the island, both long and sandy. At the south end is a majestic cliff and 

a footpath up to the village of Pentati. At the north end of the beach there are paths and tracks over rocky 

inlets to explore. The coastline to the north between Ag. Gordios and Yaliscari is full of pine-covered bays. 

Water sports, shops, bars, cafes, tavernas and restaurants all help to make this an ideal family holiday resort. 

Ag. Gordis 

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THE WEST COAST - LA COSTA OCCIDENTALE 

DIE WESTKÜSTE 

Pelekas, one of the oldest established villages on Corfu, is 

known for its views over the Ropa Valley and Corfu Town. It 

also offers spectacular sunsets best viewed from Kaiser’s 

Throne, named after the frequent visits of Kaiser Wilhelm II before 

the first world war. There are many excellent sandy beaches nearby 

at Ermones, Mirtiotissa, Glyfada, Pelekas, Kontogialos and at 

Yaliskari. 

Paleokastritsa prende il nome dal vecchio (in greco paleo) 

castello di Anghelokastro, che sovrasta questa baia ed è 

situato subito fuori il villaggio di Krini. La località è pero 

più famosa per la magnifica veduta che chiunque puo godere da 

Bella Vista (appunto!), vicino a Lakones, ma anche per il monastero 

del XIII sec. che si erge su un boscoso promontorio, proprio sopra la 

baia. Pelekas è conosciuto per i suoi tramonti, davvero spettacolari, 

che si possono assaporare appieno dal "trono dell'Imperatore", sito 

che ha preso questo nome dopo essere stato visitato da Guglielmo II 

d'Asburgo. Per chi volesse fermarsi, le spiagge limitrofe, numerose e 

tutte belle, sono un buon motivo per farlo. Tra esse ricordiamo 

Ermones, Mirtiotissa, Glifada, Kondoialos. Scendendo verso la 

costa, s'incontrano le scogliere e le spiagge di Ialiskari e Aghios 

Gordios. 

Paleokastritsa hat seinen Namen von der alten (paleos) 

byzantinischen Burg (kastro) Angelokastro, die knapp 

außerhalb Krinis liegt und die Bucht von P. beherrscht. 

Berühmter ist es jedoch wegen der fantastischen Ausblicke von 

BellaVista (bei Lakones) auf die Umgebung und wegen des Klosters 

aus dem 13. Jh., das auf einer baumbestandenen Landzunge liegt. 

Im Höhendorf Pelekas lohnt sich der Aufenthalt, weil man von hier 

aus Wanderpfade und kleine Badebuchten gut erreichen kann. 

Berühmt für seine Ausichten über das Ropa-Tal und bis Korfu-Stadt 

sowie für die beeindruckenden Sonnenuntergänge, die man sich am 

besten vom 'Kaiser-Thron' ansieht - sogenannt wegen der häufigen 

Besuche Kaiser Wilhelms II. 

In der Nähe zahlreiche ausgezeichnete Sandstrände: Ermones, 

Myrtiotissa, Glyfada und Kontogialos, weiter südlich Klippen und 

Strand von Gialiskari und Ag. Gordis. 

WEST COAST BEACHES 

Great sandy beaches abound on Corfu and many can be found on the 

west coast of the island. Beaches such as Glyfada, Kontogialos, Ag. 

Gordis, the beaches around Lake Korission, Paramonas, Prasoudi, the 

southern beaches around Marathias, Vitalades and the almost 

untouched beaches in the far south west are the obvious examples. 

Paramonas for example is a comfortable, peaceful, friendly family 

beach - a good base for exploring the area around. But there are also 

small, pine-covered coves near Yaliskari, and other magnificent sites 

to be seen nearby. Aerostatos for example near Sinarades is well 

worth a visit. 

Kontogialos Beach/ Pelekas Beach 

The river at Lefkimi 

St. George’s Beach, South Corfu 

View from St. Peter’s beach 

Lefkimi River, St. 

George’s beach and 

Ag. Petros beach. 

Just to the south of 

Lefkimi, the river of the 

same name offers a 

different view of Corfu. A 

lovely setting with ducks 

and geese in the water and 

bars and tavernas on the 

water front, it is ideal for 

the family. You can walk 

alongside the river right to 

the sea where there is an 

excellent stretch of sandy 

beach. 

Ag. Petros/ St. Peter’s 

beach, near Cavos, has 

become one of the more 

popular beach resorts in the 

south of Corfu. Situated 

just to the south of the port terminal at Lefkimi and on the road 

to Cavos, the area boasts a lovely long stretch of sandy beach 

with great views across to the mainland - including the Syvota 

islands where the opening sea battle of the Peloponnesian War 

was fought in 433 BC. Today, the beach and village offer the 

tourist many facilities, fine swimming for the whole family and 

many cafes, bars and restaurants, swimming pool complexes, 

beach and sea sports and more. 

St. George’s resort in the south near Argirades has many 

facilities for tourists but perhaps its best feature is the long 

stretch of sandy beach leading from the town to Lake 

Korission. Here you will find good swimming for the family 

and excellent wind surfing. There are also sand dunes to 

explore and a unique pine forest with rare specimens of wild 

flowers to walk through. The resort is one of the fastest 

developing areas in Corfu and caters for young and old alike.

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Where to Eat and Drink 

North Cofu: 

Canal D’Amour Village, 

Peroulades. Melitsa. Corfu. Tel: 

26630 95197, 6944737979. 

Overlooking the Canal D’Amour. 

Pool bar restaurant serves breakfasts, 

meals, snacks & drinks & reception 

bar serves coffees, beverages, drinks 

& cocktails. Apnoea Taverna. On 

the beach, next to the Acharavi Beach 

Hotel, Acharavi. Corfu. Tel: 

6979593759. Serving local & Greek 

specialties all day & night. Binelikia 

Mezedopoleio on the Beach, 

Acharavi. Corfu. Tel: 6940807524. 

Enjoy a variety of home made 

mezedes. Open all day for lunch & 

dinner. 

The Smuggler’s Inn Canal D’Amour, Peroulades. Corfu. 

Tel: 6930122302 Specialising in English food. Sunday roasts, drinks 

& cocktails. The Three Brothers Hotel Sidari Tel: 26630 

95342, Garden restaurant bar & swimming pool next to the beach 

offering Greek & International cuisine, coffees & snacks. Ice Dream 

Home Made Ice Cream Gelateria Café National Road Kassiopi – 

Acharavi, Perithia. Corfu. Tel: 26630 98200, 6945 856660. Open all 

day till late for home made ice creams waffles & coffees. Fuego 

Beach Bar on the beach in Acharavi, Corfu. Serving coffees, drinks, 

home made food, ice creams & cocktails. Open all day till very late. 

Taverna Nikolas, Gimari. Agni, Corfu Tel: 26630 91243. Serving 

Corfiot & Greek cuisine, fresh fish etc. Open for breakfasts, lunch, 

dinner, drinks and beverages. Petrino Restaurant Bar, Kassiopi 

Harbour, Corfu. Tel: 26630 81644. Offering local/Greek specialities & 

International cuisine- Open 9am till late. Blue Heaven Restaurant On 

the beach, St. George’s Bay, Kavvadades. Pagi. Corfu. Tel: 26630 

96220. Open daily for fresh fish & traditional home made Corfiot & 

Greek specialties. Thomas’ Place Kalami Bay, Corfu. Tel/Fax: 26630 

91180, 6945957600. Set in the middle of the beach. Open all day for 

Greek specialties, fresh fish, sea food, snacks, drinks, coffees etc. 

Harry’s Family Taverna 50 m before the entrance to the Marina, 

Kontokali. Corfu Greece Tel: 26610 91251, 6981686618 Serving 

Greek recipes for more than a century & meat on charcoal. Live 

music. 3 Monkeys Mexican kitchen & bar Gouvia, Corfu. 

Tel: 26610 9911. Mexican cuisine to be enjoyed with Margaritas, 

Mojito, Tequila, chilled cocktails, etc. Open evenings from 18.00. 

Pizzeria da Enzo - O Sole Mio Inner road, between Kontokali & 

Gouvia, Kontokali. Corfu.Tel: 26610 90316. Authentic Neapolitan 

dishes & pizzas baked in a wood oven by owner chef. Open evenings 

from 19.00 till late. 

West Corfu: 

Belvedere Restaurant Swimming Pool Cocktail Bar (Opposite the 

Odysseus Hotel),Paleokastritsa. Corfu. Tel/Fax: 26630 41583. Est. 

1973. Offering a spectacular view. Enjoy local & regional dishes, 

traditionally cooked. Open for lunch & dinner. 

Corfu Town: 

To Dimarchio Restaurant Mayor’s Square. Corfu. Greece. 

Tel: 26610 39031. Combination of modern & traditional taste 

creatively blending Greek, Mediterranean and Venetian gastronomical 

influences. Open all day, X Petrino Café On the Town Hall Square 

Opposite the Mayor’s Hall & Catholic Cathedral. 9 D Kolla Street, 

Corfu Town.Tel: 26610 43826 Open daily from early in the morning 

till late at night for coffees & beverages, fresh juices and long drinks. 

Stazei Melei Sweet & Pastry Shop Off the Mayor’s Square, 60 

Guilford Street, Corfu. Tel: 2661300537. Enjoy a real Corfiot classic 

(loukoumades) or fried doughnuts, alone or with ice cream or Liege 

waffles. Open all day & night. Olive Tree Restaurant. On the 

Mayor’s Square. Open for lunch & dinner for home made 

Mediterranean & traditional Greek dishes. 73-75 Guilford Street, 

Corfu Town. Tel: 2661301126, 6909374216. Apola Snacks & Others 

Serving coffees & drinks, crepes, sandwiches, pita gyros, ice 

creams,etc. Next to Olive Tree Restaurant Open all day. 

Gondola Restaurant Pizzeria 26-28 Eleftherias Square and 29 

Kapodistriou Street, Liston. Corfu. Tel: 26610 36829. Open daily from 

08.00–02.00 for coffees, beverages, snacks & drinks & a large range 

of dishes including Greek specialties, fresh fish etc. Café Kochlias, 

like Corfu, where hundreds of people from all over the world are 

intertwined, in never ending circles, is open from March till November 

Blue Heaven Restaurant St. George’s Bay, Pagi 

and offers interminable pleasure, but mainly the simple things in life, a 

good cup of coffee. 16 Eleftherias Square, Liston Corfu. Tel: 26610 

28118 Taverna Chrisi O Ninos’ Grill,44 Sevastianou Str. Corfu. 

Tel: 26610 46175. Est.1920. Open from 12.00 till late for traditional 

Corfiot cuisine, genuine hospitality & great prices. Dovoras Since 

1970 For home-made cheese, spinach and custard pies made in the 

traditional Greek way. 1 Michael Theotoki Street, (Old Town). Corfu. 

Tel: 26610 22119. Mouragia Taverna Ouzerie, 15 Arseniou Street, 

Mouragia. Corfu.Tel: 26610 33815. Offers home cooked traditional 

Corfiot cuisine and many Greek specialities. Open daily for lunch and 

dinner from 12.00. Markas Taverna Grill 5 K. Zavitsianou 

Street,Old Port. (Spilia), Corfu.Tel: 26610 49918. Open daily from 

12.30 till 23.30 for meat cuts on charcoal, sea food on charcoal, 

freshly cooked local & Greek dishes, etc. The Big Apple 31. G. 

Theotoki Square (San Rocco), Corfu. Tel: 26610 24006. Serving 

coffees, drinks, burgers, gyros, fast food & seasonal salads, etc. Open 

daily from 06.30 till 00.30. Lunatico Café, off San Rocco Square, 

Chr. Tsirigioti Square, in the garden of the Old Psychiatric Hospital & 

next to Dept. of the Ionian University, Corfu. Tel: 2661361107. Open 

daily from 06.30 till 22.30 for coffees and beverages, drinks, snacks, 

light meals, salads and mezedes with ouzo, beer or wine. Dusk Café 

21 Donzelot Street, next to the City Marina Hotel (formerly Astron) 

(Old Port), Corfu. Tel: 26610 38565. Open daily from 07.30 till late 

coffees, beverages, breakfasts, light meals, ice creams and mixed 

platters. La Tabernita Mexicana Grill & Tequila Bar Tenedos, New 

Fortress Corfu Greece. Tel: 26610 42328, 6974 861048 Open daily 

from midday till late. Ag. Gordios. Corfu. Tel: 26610 53901 Open 

from 17.00 till late. Serving Mexican favourites with frozen 

Margaritas and Chaipirinia or Greek wines, beers, spirits cocktails in 

one of our 2 venues. Orama Restaurant 1 Mitropoleos Square, with 

Mitropolis Cathedral in the background, Corfu.Tel: 26610 38733. 

Open from 08.00 till late for coffees, breakfasts, snacks & drinks and 

meals, like traditional specialties & fresh fish with house wine. 

Epinion Fish Restaurant 16b Ethnikis Antisaseos New Port 

(Opposite where Cruise Boats dock) Corfu. Tel: 26610 41626. Owner 

chef offers fresh fish & seafood as well as a small range of traditional 

Greek daily specials. Open daily from 13.00 till 00.00 Bel Ami 

Coffees Snacks – Crepes 99 Alkiviadou Dari (Beach Rd), 

Anemomylos. Corfu. Tel: 6944770180. Serving coffees, beverages, 

English breakfasts, home made snacks, mixed grills crepes, waffles & 

ice creams. 

South Corfu: 

The River Restaurant 100 metres from the bridge, Lefkimmi, Corfu. 

Tel: 26620 22958. Try our Sofrito, Pastisada & Bourdeto etc, made 

with biological products and served with our home made wine. Open 

all day. Socrates Taverna Miami Beach Bar Tel: 6980343359. On 

the Beach in St. Peter’s, Cavos. Open 24 hours for coffees, drinks, 

cocktails, ice creams, Greek & Corfiot specialties. Caldera Lounge 

Bar Formerly Kavouria Restaurant On the beach in Moraitika, Corfu. 

Greece. Tel: 26610 75269 Open daily till late at night for coffees & 

beverages, drinks, snacks light meals and ice creams. Balis Taverna 

Chlomos. Corfu. Tel: 26620 52449, 6948271216. Panoramic views. 

Join us for coffees, snacks & drinks, ice creams or home made 

traditional Corfiot meals with house wine all day till late. Sunset 

Restaurant On the beach in Paramonas, Corfu. Tel: 26610 75149/ 

26610 75686 Enjoy good food, sea views, a peaceful environment & 

hospitality all day & night. Serving Greek & Corfiot dishes, fresh fish 

& seafood. Il Mare Restaurant On the beach in St. George’s, 

Argirades. Corfu. Tel: 26620 52939, 6938601521. For authentic 

Italian cuisine, pizzas, pasta dishes, grilled meat on charcoal by the sea 

shore. Open daily from 12.00–01.00. Steki Café Snack Bar Chlomos. 

Corfu. Tel: 26610 51231. Family run, Katie serves traditional Corfiot 

dishes with good house wine. Open daily for lunch & dinner. 

Bioporos Bioporos Organic Farm & Restaurant Wetlands, 

Korission Vraganiotika (Alevropari) Corfu. Tel: 6949097963. Serving 

organic home-made food and wine in a tranquil setting. Open for 

lunch & dinner. 

Kefalonia: 

Mystic Gusto Restaurant Main Street, Lassi. Argostoli. 

Kefalonia.Tel: 26710 25970. Open daily from 08.00 till late for 

breakfast, lunch and dinner for local & traditional dishes & 

International cuisine. Ampelaki Restaurant 26 I. Metaxa Street. 

Argostoli. Kefalonia. Tel: 26710 84316. Open from midday for lunch 

& dinner for inspired local & traditional dishes. To Steki Taverna 

Steak House Fish Taverna, Beach Road, Ag. Efimia. Kefalonia. 

Tel: 26740 61025, 26740 6122. We’re only 25 metres from the sea & 

offer traditional specialties, meat cuts from our livestock & fresh fish 

on charcoal with house wine. Open daily for lunch & dinner.

Paleokastritsa, Bella Vista and Angelokastro 

Paleokastritsa gets its name from the old Byzantine castle of 

Angelokastro which overlooks the bays of the resort and is 

situated just outside Krini. It is just as famous though for the 

magnificent views of the area from BellaVista near Lakones and 

for its Monastery dating from the 13th century situated on a tree 

covered promontory near the main beach. The resort has numerous 

fine bays and coves which are ideal for family swimming and for 

enjoying diving and snorkelling. It is well supplied with shops, 

supermarkets and places to eat and drink and you can take boat trips to nearby 

beauty spots should you want to explore the bays and caves around. Good walks 

are available too. 

The Venetian shipyards at Gouvia 

Acharavi Beach 

Bays at Paleokastritsa 

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THE EAST COAST - COSTA NORD-EST 

THINGS TO DO - COSE DA FARE - AKTIVITATEN 

O-KÜSTE NACH NORDEN Bowling: American Ten-pin bowling is at the Corfu Holiday Palace 

Kontokali, Gouvia and Komeno Bay have always been Hotel in Kanoni. Tel: 26610 36749. There is also bowling at Strike 

popular with tourists and in recent years great efforts have Bowling in St. George’s Bay. Tel: 26630 96400 and at Starbowl in 

been made to improve facilities and to preserve both the Alikes, just out of town. Tel: 26610 23260. 

environment and historical sites nearby. The remains of a Venetian Casino: At the Corfu Palace Hotel. Tel: 26610 46941. 

shipyards and the Ipapanti church are well worth visiting. Dassia, Carriage Trips: Horse-drawn carriage trips are available from the 

Ipsos and Pyrghi are picturesque tourist resorts with long stretches Old Port, near San Rocco Square and the Esplanade. 

of beach. Look out for the lovely small beach at Glyfa, between Cricket: There are five clubs in Corfu who play each other and 

Barbatti and Nissaki. From Barbati and Nissaki onwards the road visiting teams on the Esplanade and other fields during summer. 

climbs higher and the olive groves reach right down to the bays 

beneath you. 

The Marina in Gouvia has undergone many exciting developments 

and structural improvements in recent years. Don’t think of it as just 

a place for people with boats - there are restaurants, cafes, a 

supermarket and a swimming pool, even a cricket field and croquet 

lawn. A great place for relaxation. 

La strada a nord-est della città conduce verso la litoranea di 

montagna, sulle pendici del monte Pantokratoras. 

Kontokali, Gouvià, la baia di Komeno, Dassià, Ipsos, 

Pirghi sono tutte località turistiche con lunghe spiagge accoglienti e 

frequentate. Date un’occhiata all’incantevole piccola spiaggia di 

Glifà, tra Barbati e Nissaki. Da Barbati e Nissaki in poi, la strada 

sale più in alto e gli oliveti si stendono fino alle coste sottostanti. 

Golf: The Corfu Golf Club (18 holes) is in the Ropa Valley near 

Ermones. Tel: 26610 94220 

Horse-Riding: Trailriders Horse Trekking. Establishd in 1992 by 

Sally-Ann Lewis, the stables are situated in the central area of the 

island near to Ano Korakiana and are open year round. Tel: (stables) 

0030 26630 23090, (home) 0030 26630 22503, (mobile) 0030 6946 

653317 www.trailriderscorfu.com 

Corfu Riding Centre Dimitris. Great fun for children, beginners and 

experienced riders. Visit the small horse farm in Avlaki to meet and 

spend time with our horses, ponies and donkeys. Please contact us 

with any inquiries regarding lessons for beginners or treks for 

experienced riders. Avlaki, Kassiopi. Tel: +30 6977 399481, 

+30 6973 328513 e-mail: holidaysin@dimitriscorfu.gr 

Music and the Arts: Corfu has several philarmonic societies who 

regularly give concerts at the Municipal Theatre which is in 

Die Ausfallstraße nach NO aus Korfu-Stadt führt auf die 

bergige Küstenstraße, die vom Pantokrator-Massiv (906 m) 

beherrscht wird, das sich in N-Korfu von O nach W 

erstreckt. Kontokoli, Gouvia, Komeno Bay, Dassia, Ipsos und 

Pyrgi sind malerische Ferienorte mit langen Stränden. Kurz hinter 

Pyrgi zweigt die Straße (über Spartilas) zum Pantokrator ab. Hinter 

Barbati und Nissaki klettert die Straße immer höher, während die 

Olivenhaine sich die Hänge hinunter bis ans Meer hinziehen. Halten 

Sie Ausschau nach dem kleinen Strand bei Glyfa, zwischen Barbati 

und Nissaki. Oben liegen an der Hauptstraße Dörfer wie Kentroma, 

Gimari und Vlachatika. Darüber liegen an den Hängen alte, noch 

unberührte Dörfer in typischer Feldsteinbauweise. Von den Gipfeln 

bietet sich ein selten schöner Panoramablick, u.a. auf den See von 

Mantzarou St. near the OTE. In addition there are often visiting 

performances by famous groups and, in summer, the Corfu Festival. 

Brass band concerts are often performed at the Bandstand in the 

Esplanade Gardens. Each summer major Greek performers can be 

seen at the Old Fort. For details telephone 26610 33598. 

Scuba Diving: At Ipsos, Ermones, San Stefano & Paleokastritsa For 

guided tours by an experienced diving instructor call Spiro Psailas 

on 26610 43710 or 6948539489. 

Sailing: There is a sailing club at the Old Fortress 

San Stefano Area: San Stefano Travel have some good walking maps 

for those of you who wish to explore the areas around San Stefano, 

Arilla, Afionas & St. George’s. There is scuba diving in St. 

George’s. 

Butrinti (Albanien). 

MUSEUMS 

Barbati beach 

Achillion Museum Gastouri. Open daily. 

Tel: 26610 56210. 

Archaeological Museum: 3 Vraila St. 

Hours: 8.30 - 15.00. Closed Mondays. 

Tel: 26610 30680. 

The Museum of Byzantine Art in the Church of 

Antivouniotissa, Arseniou St. Tel: 26610 38313 

Hours: 8.30 - 15.00. Closed Mondays. 

The Kapodistria Museum: Koukouritsa, Tel: 26610 32440. 

The Museum of Far Eastern Art in the Palace of St. Michael & St. 

George. Tel: 26610 30443/48311. 

The Museum of Paper Money: Situated in the Ionian Bank in Iroon 

Kypriakou Agonos Sq. off N. Theotoki St. 

The Folk Museum in Sinarades: Open every day except Monday 

from 9.30 - 14.30. Tel: 26610 35673. 

The Solomos Museum off Arseniou St. 

Open weekdays 9.30 - 13.00. 

Singers performing traditional 

Tel: 26610 30674. 

The Serbian Museum in Moustoxidou 

St. Open daily. Tel: 26610 35615. 

The Reading Society: 120 

Corfiot songs in the Old Town 

Ipapanti Chapel, Gouvia 

Kalami beach 

Kapodistriou St. Open every morning 

till 13.00 

Tel: 26610 39528. 

Castello Art Gallery housed in the 

Castello Mansion at Kato Korakiana. 

Open 10.00 - 17.00. Closed Monday. 

Tel: 26610 93333 

Municipal Art Gallery. Palace of St 

Michael & St. George. 

Tel: 26610 48311. 

Corfu Shell Museum, Benitses. 

Tel: 26610 72227/42900. Open daily 10.00 - 21.00 

Mon Repo Museum. Tel: 26610 41369.

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THE NORTH EAST COAST - COSTA NORD-EST - O-KÜSTE NACH NORDEN 

Famous sites on the East Coast 

Kouloura and Kalami are justly famous and the views of 

Albania from here to Kassiopi are spectacular. This is 

sometimes referred to as Durrell Country - the family once lived in 

Kalami in the white house on the beach. Kouloura is a small fishing 

village best viewed from above. It is one of the most famous of all 

views of Corfu. 

You might like to get off the beaten track and visit the beautiful 

bays around Agni (after Nissaki) or 

Agni Bay 

San Stefanos (just before Kassiopi); 

the latter is barely 3 klms. from 

Albania. 

Higher up on the slopes of the 

mountains behind Kalami you can find 

untouched old villages with old stone 

houses.Life up here has remained pretty 

much untouched. Look out especially 

for old olive mills. 

Da Kouloura e Kalami, due 

minuscoli centri turistici, fino a 

Kassiopi si ammirano le coste 

dell'Albania. Abbandonando la strada 

principale, ci si puo dirigere verso la 

baia di Aghni (dopo Nissaki) oppure 

recare ad Aghios Stefanos (un po' prima di Kassiopi). Quest' ultimo 

dista solo 3 km, in linea d'aria, dall'Albania. 

Die Dörfer Kouloura und Kalami sind zu recht berühmt 

(nicht zuletzt durch Lawrence Durrells 'Weißes Haus'), 

ebenso wie die Ausblicke auf Albanien von hier bis 

Kassiopi. Wenn Sie mal etwas mehr als das Übliche wollen, dann 

sehen Sie sich die bezaubernden Buchten von Agni (hinter Nissaki) 

oder Ag. Stefanos (knapp vor Kassiopi)an - letzteres ist kaum 3 km 

von Albanien entfernt. 

Kouloura 

The view from Kassiopi Castle 

KASSIOPI 

In Roman times this was the first landfall in Greece from 

Italy and has seen many famous visitors including Cicero, 

Mark Anthony and the Emperor Nero. 

The Romans built a castle on the heights above the town which was 

demolished and then rebuilt by the Venetians to protect the village 

from pirate and Turkish raids. Not much is left of the fort but it can 

be explored with determination and good shoes. Look out for the old 

Venetian Church near the harbour and the old cannons rescued from 

a sunken galleon - these are proudly displayed today across from the 

majestic old plane tree that dominates the harbour square. Kassiopi 

has retained its character as a fishing village and a holiday there 

allows you to enjoy the traditional way of life with modern comforts. 

There are many good beaches and it is ideal for walks and pony 

trekking. Across from the village you can see Saranda in Albania 

and late in the season you may see snow on the mountains in the 

distance. 

Kassiopi: Ai tempi dei romani, era il primo porto greco che 

s'incontrava venendo dall'Italia ed ebbe molti visitatori 

famosi, compresi Cicerone, Marco Antonio e l'imperatore 

Nerone. Il castello, che i romani costruirono sulle alture sovrastanti 

la cittadina, fu demolito e in seguito ricostruito dai veneziani per 

proteggere la popolazione dalle incursioni dei pirati e dei turchi. Di 

esso non rimane più molto, ma, con un po' di buona volontà ed un 

paio di scarpe comode, si puo tentare di andare alla sua scoperta. 

Vicino al porto, cercate la chiesa veneziana e i vecchi cannoni. Essi 

furono recuperati da un galeone naufragato nelle vicinanze e sono, 

ora, messi in bella mostra ai lati del maestoso platano che domina la 

piazza del porto. Kassiopi ha anche varie belle spiagge ed è l'ideale 

per passeggiate e trekking. 

Kassiopi: Dieser beliebte Urlaubsort liegt 36 km von Korfu- 

Stadt an der Einfahrt in den Korfu-Kanal. In römischer Zeit 

war K. die erste Anlaufstelle in Griechenland auf der Route 

von Italien. Berühmtheiten wie Cicero, Antonius und Kaiser Nero 

(unterwegs zu den Olympischen Spielen) sind nachweislich hier 

gewesen. 

Die römische Festung auf den Höhen oberhalb der Stadt wurde nach 

Zerstörung von den Venetianern als Schutz gegen Piraten- und 

Türkeneinfälle wiederaufgebaut. Von der Burg steht nicht mehr viel, 

das aber läßt sich mit einiger Entschlossenheit und gutem 

Schuhwerk erkunden. Beachten Sie auch die alte venezianische 

Kirche in der 

Nähe des Hafens 

sowie die aus 

einer gesunkenen 

Galeone 

geretteten 

Kanonen, die 

heute so stolz 

gegenüber der 

alten Platane am 

Hafenplatz 

ausgebreitet 

liegen. Neben 

vielen schönen 

Stränden bietet 

Kassiopi ideale 

Verhältnisse für Wandern und Ponyreiten. 

Bataria, Kassiopi

ACHARAVI & RODA 

The road across the northern coast from Kassiopi takes you 

first past the fine bays of Imerolia, Kalamaki and Apraos. 

Look out for the lake and beach at Ag. Spiridon which is 

just after the turnoff to Perithia. From Perithia you can get up to 

Mount Pandocrator and there are caves near to the village in the 

foothills. Alimos beach just before Acharavi is long and sandy. 

Acharavi has one of the most beautiful sandy beaches in the north. 

It is now a major resort and has extensive tourist facilities and a 

vibrant night life. There is a Roman bath on the outskirts. 

Roda a little further along is another popular tourist resort and it has 

a number of ancient Greek and Roman sites. Beyond Roda en route 

to Sidari you come to the picturesque old village of Karoussades in 

the hills above the lovely beach at Astrakeri. 

La strada che risale la costa settentrionale dell'isola passa 

prima da Kalamaki & Apraos, e poi da Perithia, dalla 

quale si puo salire verso il Pantokratoras. Nei pressi di 

questo villaggio, sulle pendici della montagna ci sono delle grotte. 

Dopo Perithia, cercate il lago e la spiaggia di Aghios Spiridon 

(S.Spiridione). Acharavi ha una lunga spiaggia sabbiosa e i suoi 

impianti ricettivi sono di vario genere. Offre, inoltre, un'intensa vita 

notturna. 

Roda, il villaggio successivo, è un'altra nota località balneare e vi si 

trovano rovine risalenti all'antichità greca e romana, tra cui quelle di 

un piccolo tempio, vicino al litorale. Superata Roda, sulla strada per 

Sidari, si giunge al vecchio villaggio di Karoussades, sulle colline 

sovrastanti la deliziosa baia di Astrakeri. 

The Monastery at Ag. Ioannis 

Karoussades 

There is a small walled monastery 

near to the camping at Ag. Ioannis 

Karoussades which is worth walking 

up to. It has lovely views all around 

and a fine door and bell tower. Ag 

Ioannis has a long sandy beach. 

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40 

THE NORTH-WEST - A COSTA NORD-OCCIDENTALE - DER NORDWESTEN KÜSTE 

SIDARI 

Sidari is one of the most beautiful and cheerful resorts in 

Corfu. Set amidst rolling hills, fields and forests, the whole 

region is known for its relaxed pace of life, wide open 

spaces and vibrant colours. Sidari itself has extensive and safe sandy 

beaches, ample tourist facilities and a pleasantly easy-going 

atmosphere. It’s an ideal place for a family holiday in that there is 

plenty for the kids to do and many amusements, water sports, discos 

and so on for other members of the family. There are also numerous 

shopping opportunities, excellent restaurants and bars, hotels and of 

course the beach is never far away. 

There is plenty of opportunity too for walks in the lush surrounding 

countryside or along the beaches that stretch for miles either side of 

the town. You could also if you wish take a boat to one of the 

offshore islands - Erikoussa, Othoni or Mathraki where the fishing 

is good and peace and tranquility guaranteed. 

Ag. Ioannis Karoussades has a long sandy beach and to the east 

end, a short way inland, lies an old walled monastery with 

picturesque views. The village of Karoussades is well worth 

exploring with its old streets and some magnificent mansions and 

the area around is full of enchanting valleys, old churches, 

monasteries and secluded beaches. 

Peroulades, just to the west of Sidari, is known for its sandstone 

cliffs which form exquisite and ever changing bays and inlets as the 

sea moulds and shapes them. The famous Canal d’Amour 

(originally a sand cave in the form of a tunnel) is here. Initially 

named after a natural chanel cut by the sea in the sand cliffs, it was a 

place where lovers could be alone. Time has changed the coastline 

but not love. Further west of the Canal d’Amour there are many old 

villages and untouched beaches to explore. This is an ideal area for 

walks and bicycle rides. If you pass through the village of 

Peroulades you come to the beach cliff top where there is a path 

down to the sea. In the village look out for signs to Cape Drastis. 

You won’t be dissapointed - fascinating views of the cliffs and 

beaches below you. 

Sidari. E' una delle stazioni balneari più famose dell'isola, 

attrezzata per accogliere nel modo migliore i turisti, 

immergendoli in una piacevole atmosfera di rilassatezza. 

E' il luogo ideale per vacanze con la famiglia, perché, oltre alle 

spiagge sabbiose, offre la possibilità di fare passeggiate nella 

verdeggiante campagna circostante oppure di visitare in barca le 

isolette di fronte -Erikoussa, Othoni e Mathraki. 

Ag. Ioannis di Karoussades ha una lunga spiaggia sabbiosa e, 

all’estremità orientale, una breve strada conduce all’interno, ad un 

vecchio monastero fortificato da cui si gode una vista meravigliosa. 

Il villaggio di Karoussades è tutto da esplorare, con le sue vecchie 

stradine ed alcune splendide ville, mentre la zona circostante è piena 

di incantevoli vallate, vecchie chiese, monasteri e spiagge appartate. 

Peroulades, a ouest di Sidari, è noto per le sue scogliere sabbiose 

che formano baie ed insenature incantevoli e sempre diverse. Il 

famoso Canal d’Amour (originariamente era una grotta di sabbia a 

forma di tunnel) è qui vicino. Prese inizialmente questo nome 

quando il mare formo un canale nella scogliera sabbiosa, per poi 

divenire il luogo in cui gli innamorati potevano restare soli. E il 

tempo puo aver mutato la conformazione della costa, ma non 

l’amore! Ad ovest del Canal d’Amour si trovano molti vecchi 

villaggi e spiagge intatte da esplorare. Questa è la zona ideale per 

passeggiate ed escursioni in bicicletta. 

Sidari, einer der schönsten Ferienorte Korfus, hat 

ausgedehnte Sandstrände, umfangreiche touristische. 

Einrichtungen, eine angenehm informelle Atmosphäre, 

zahlreiche Wanderwege und -ziele in einer üppigen Vegetation, 

Bootsfahrten zu den Inseln vor der Küste (Erikoussa, Othoni, 

Mathraki) - kurz, der ideale Platz für den Familienurlaub. 

Ag. Ioannis Karoussadon besitzt einen langen Sandstrand; dort 

liegt am östlichen Ende, ein Stück landeinwärts, ein altes 

ummauertes Kloster in malerischer Umgebung. Das Dorf 

Karoussades mit seinen alten Gassen und einigen prächtigen 

Herrenhäusern lohnt einen Besuch. In der Umgebung trifft man auf 

reizende Täler, alte Kirchen, Klöster und abgeschiedene Strände. 

Peroulades im Westen von Sidari gelegen, ist für seine 

Sandsteinkliffs bekannt, in die das Meer einzigartige Buchten und 

schmale Meeresarme der unterschiedlichsten Formen hineingekerbt 

hat. Der berühmte Canal d’Amour (ursprünglich eine 

tunnelförmige Sandhöhle) liegt hier. Der Name rührt von einem 

Kanal, den die See in das Kliff geschnitten hatte und wo 

Liebespärchen ungestört waren. Der Zahn der Zeit hat an der 

Küstenlinie genagt, doch die Liebe ist geblieben. Weiter westlich 

vom Canal d’Amour wollen noch zahlreiche alte Dörfer und 

unberührte Strände erkundet werden. 

Das gleichnamige Dorf liegt im NW der Insel und ist mit seinen 

schönen Ausblicken und dem langen Sandstrand mit flachem 

Wasser ein ruhiger Ferienort für Familien. Der Urlauber findet hier 

Restaurants, Bars, Supermärkte, Andenkenläden, eine Bäckerei, 

Zweirad- und Autovermietungen und ein touristisches 

Informationsbüro. Die meisten Wassersportarten können hier 

betrieben werden, für die weniger Aktiven stehen Billard und andere 

Spiele bereit - alles liegt nahe beieinander am Strand. Zu den 

diapontischen Inseln besteht Schiffsverbindung. Die drei größeren 

(Mathraki, Othoni, Erikoussa) und das kleine unbewohnte Diaplo 

lohnen einen Besuch wegen ihrer unberührten Natur, dem noch sehr 

griechischen Lebensstil und den kristallklaren Gewässern. Die 

Ausflugsboote legen im Hafen am Dorfende ab. Dort gibt es 

frischen Fisch direkt ab Kutter zu kaufen, wenn die Fänge am 

frühen Morgen angelandet werden. Die größte Attraktion jedoch ist 

der Ausblick vom Hügel über die Ag.-Stefanos-Bucht, die nahe 

gelegene Arilas-Bucht, die Steilküste und die Inseln unter der Küste 

- natürlich am besten bei Sonnenuntergang. Die Einheimischen 

haben eine Redensart: 

Wer Ag. Stefanos einmal 

besucht, kommt immer 

wieder zurück. 

Die Buchten von Arilas 

und Ag. Georgios bieten 

schöne Strände und eine 

gute Infrastruktur. 

The original Canal d’amour 

Photo courtesy Kokkalis Bros.

42 

SAN STEFANO - AVLIOTIS - ARILLA BAY 

AFIONAS - ST. GEORGES’ BAY 

Ag. Stefanos or San Stefano village, near to Avliotes, is 

situated in the north west of the island and is a quiet family 

resort with magnificent views and a lovely long sandy beach 

with shallow water. The village has most of the standard facilities 

for holidaymakers like restaurants, bars, supermarkets, gift shops, 

bakery, bike and car rentals and a general information office. You 

can also enjoy most water sports and the less energetic can play pool 

or other games since everything is close to the beach. There are boat 

trips to the island which can be arranged through San Stefano 

Travel. The 4 islands (3 inhabited, one deserted) are worth visiting 

for their wild nature, traditional Greek way of life and crystal clear 

water. Trips depart from the local harbour at the end of the village 

where you can also buy fresh fish from the fishing boats when they 

return with their early morning catch. But perhaps the greatest 

attraction of the village is the view from the top of the hill where 

you can see San Stefano Bay, nearby Arilla Bay, the cliffs and the 

islands offshore all at once. Best of course when the sun sets. The 

local people have a saying that if you visit San Stefano once you 

will always be a regular visitor. Near to the beach there are many 

facilities like restaurants, bars, swimming pool complexes, 

supermarkets, gift shops, bakeries, bike and car rentals, tourist 

information offices and much more. On the beach there is a beach 

bar offering fresh fruit juices, snacks, tropical cocktails and a 

children’s playground. Afionas is a small, picturesque village 

situated on the headland between St. George's Bay and Arilla Bay. It 

has spectacular views of both bays and of the Porto Timoni 

headland and bays to the west which have offered shelter to 

fishermen, pirates and others for centuries. Arilla Bay and St. 

George’s Bay have excellent beaches and good facilities.These are 

essentially new and developing resorts which retain much of the old 

world atmosphere of Corfu in that the environments and natural 

features remain relatively untouched. 

Il villaggio di Aghios Stefanos è situata nella parte nord 

occidentale dell’isola ed è una tranquilla stazione balneare, 

ideale per le famiglie, con i suoi magnifici panorami e con la 

lunga e splendida spiaggia di sabbia dall’acqua bassa. Il villaggio 

dispone di molte delle strutture necessarie per i turisti, come 

ristoranti, bar, supermercati, negozi di articoli da regalo, forno, 

biciclette ed auto da noleggiare e un ufficio di informazioni. Potrete 

praticare molti sport acquatici e i meno energici potranno giocare a 

biliardo o fare altri giochi, giacché tutto si trova vicino alla spiaggia. 

C’è la possibilità di organizzare escursioni in barca attorno all’isola, 

tramite la San Stefano Travel. Vale la pena visitare le quattro isole 

(tre abitate ed una deserta) per la loro natura selvaggia, il 

tradizionale stile di vita greco e le chiare acque cristalline. Per le 

escursioni si parte dal porto, che si trova verso il limite del villaggio, 

dove si puo comprare pesce fresco direttamente dai pescherecci, 

quando ritornano dalla pesca mattutina. Probabilmente, pero, la più 

grande attrazione del villaggio è la vista che si gode dalla sommità 

della collina, dove si puo ammirare la Baia di Aghios Stefanos e, 

accanto, quella di Arilla, le scogliere e le Isole Diapontie, tutte in 

una volta. Preferibilmente al tramonto del sole. La popolazione 

locale ha un detto, secondo il quale se una persona si reca ad Aghios 

Stefanos una volta, dovrà diventarne fedele visitatore. 

Vicino alla spiaggia ci sono molti impianti come ristoranti, bar, 

piscine di vario genere, supermercati, negozi di regali, forni, 

noleggio di biciclette e auto, uffici d’informazione per i turisti e altri 

ancora. Sulla spiaggia c’è un bar che offre succhi di frutta fresca, 

spuntini e cocktail tropicali e un parco - giochi per bambini. 

Le baie di Arilla e Aghios Gheorghios offrono belle spiagge e 

impianti turistici di vario genere. 

Ag. Stefano Avliotis 

ISLAND EXCURSIONS - ESCURSIONI - AUSFLÜGE 

Paxos with its dependency, Anti-Paxos, offers an almost 

complete contrast to Corfu in that its pace of life is much 

slower and more relaxed. There are countless coves and 

forests, lovely walks (Paxos is only 10 klms. long and 4 klms. wide) 

and many beaches to explore. 

Lefkada is easily reached by bridge across the narrow channel that 

separates the island from Acteon. Nearby is the 14th century 

Frankish castle, Santa Maura. The eastern coastline is resplendent 

with wooded offshore islets and gentle slopes while the west coast is 

steep with many sandy coves. Most of the tourist development is on 

the east coast at Ligia, Nidri and in the south at Poros and Vassiliki. 

Ithaka, some 4 kms. off the coast of Kefalonia and it is the place 

that has traditionally been associated with Homer’s ‘Odysseus’. It 

has many sites of historical interest; there are Bronze Age remains in 

the north near Stavros and Ancient Greek artifacts have been found 

in caves in the bay of Polis, West of Stavros. There are also 

interesting monasteries at Perahori and Kathara. Vathi, the capital, 

is a picturesque port while Kioni, Platrithia and Frikes are 

traditional villages well worth visiting. There is also a famous cave 

at Nymphes near Vathi. 

Zakynthos is a beautiful island off the coast of the Peloponnese 

was, according to legend, named after the son of Dardanos, King of 

Troy. Today it is fast becoming one of the most popular islands in 

the Ionian. From its beautiful beaches to its pine-covered mountains 

and lush valleys, it offers something for everyone. The capital, 

Zakynthos, has been tastefully rebuilt since the 1953 earthquake and 

is noted for its many fine churches, tall campanile and Venetian 

fortress. Dionysos Solomos, the famous Greek poet was born here. 

There are good beaches at many places on the island while excellent 

views can be had from Keri. In the north near Skinari are the 

famous Blue Caves. 

Paxos è un'isola tranquilla ed idilliaca, 12 km circa a sud di 

Corfù, facilmente raggiungibile con il traghetto, 

direttamente dalla stessa città di Corfù (3 h) o da Sivota (1 h 

e 30). Insieme ad Anti Paxos, contrappone al ritmo frenetico, tipico 

della vita corfiota, la sua rilassatezza. Vi si trovano innumerevoli 

boschi e baie ed è l'ideale per chi ama fare passeggiate (Paxos è 

lunga 10 km e larga 4) Offre spiagge incantevoli. 

Lefkada è facilmente raggiungibile attraverso il ponte sullo stretto 

canale che separa l'isola dall'Acteon. Nelle vicinanze si trova Santa 

Maura, un castello franco, risalente al XIV sec. Quest'isola 

montuosa offre alcune delle più incantevoli baie e grotte di tutto lo 

Ionio. La sua costa orientale è caratterizzata da tante piccole isolette 

verdeggianti subito fuori dal porto e da dolci pendii, mentre quella 

occidentale è ripida, con grotte sabbiose. Le zone turisticamente più 

sviluppate sono, sulla costa orientale, Ligia e Nidri e, Poros e 

Vassiliki. 

Itaca è una deliziosa piccola isola di circa 4 kmq, proprio di fronte 

alle coste di Cefalonia, ed è nota per essere stata la patria 

dell'omerico Ulisse. L'isola è ricca di luoghi d'interesse storico, dal 

momento che, tra l'altro, vi rimangono resti dell'età del bronzo 

(vicino a Stavros), mentre, a Perachori e Kathara, si trovano 

interessanti monasteri. Vathi, il capoluogo, è un porto pittoresco, 

mentre Kioni, Platrithia e Frikes sono villaggi tradizionali che vale 

la pena visitare. A Nimfes, presso Vathi, c'è una grotta famosa. 

Zacinto: Questa bella isola, posta di fronte alle coste del 

Peloponneso, prese il nome dal figlio di Dardano, re di Troia. Oggi 

sta, e a ragione, diventando una delle più frequentate tra le Isole 

Ionie. Per la varietà del paesaggio, dalle belle spiagge alle montagne 

coperte di pini e alle valli dalla vegetazione lussureggiante, offre a 

tutti qualcosa di diverso. 

Paxos ist eine ruhige und idyllische Insel ca. 12 km südlich 

von Korfu und per Fähre leicht von Korfu (3 St.) oder 

Syvota (1.5 St.) zu erreichen. Der ruhige und entspannte 

Lebensrhythmus hier und auf der Nebeninsel Antipaxos stehen in 

starkem Kontrast zu der Korfus. Zahllose kleine Buchten und 

Wälder, angenehme Spazierwege (Paxos ist nur 10 km long und 4 

km breit) und viele Strände erwarten Sie. 

Lefkada erreicht man leicht über die Brücke, die den schmalen 

Kanal zwischen Aktio und der Insel überspannt. In der Nähe die 

fränkische Burg Santa Maura (14. Jh.). Die bergige Insel besitzt 

einige der schönsten Buchten im Ionischen Meer. Die O-Küste fällt 

sanft ab und ist mit kleinen bewaldeten Inselchen abgesetzt, während

die Steilküste im W viele sandige Buchten aufweist. Die touristische 

Entwicklung findet vor allem an der O-Küste statt, in Ligia, Nidri, 

im S bei Poros und Vassiliki. 

Ithaki: Diese hübsche kleine Insel liegt ca. 4 km von Kefallonia 

und soll Odysseus' Heimat gewesen sein. Weitere historisch 

interessante Stätten sind bronzezeitliche Fundstelle bei Stavros im 

die N. sowie altgriechische Artefakte in Grotten an der Bucht von 

Polis W von Stavros. Interessante Klöster gibt es bei Perchori und 

Kathara. 

Die Hauptstadt Vathi ist ein malerischer kleiner Hafen. Sehenswerte 

traditionelle Dörfer sind Kioni, Platrithia und Frikes. Bei Nymfes 

nahe Vathi liegt eine berühmte Grotte. 

Zakinthos: Die Insel vor der peloponnesischen W-Küste soll nach 

dem gleichnamigen Sohn des Dardanos, Königs von Troja, benannt 

worden sein. Heute entwickelt sie sich rasch -und zu Recht- zu einer 

der beliebtesten Ferieninseln im Ionischen Meer. Schöne Strände, 

pinienbestandene Berge und Täler mit üppiger Vegetation bieten für 

jeden Geschmack etwas. Die Hauptstadt Zakynthos wurde nach 

dem Erdbeben von 1953 stilvoll wiederaufgebaut. Auffallend im 

Stadtbild sind die vielen hübschen Kirchen, Kampanile und die 

venezianische Festung. Dionysios Solomos, der griechische 

Nationaldichter, wurde 1797 hier geboren. Zahlreiche gute Strände, 

Panorama-Ausblick bei Keri. Im N nahe Skinari liegen die 

berühmten Blauen Grotten. 

View of the offshore islands from Afionas 

View of St. George’s Bay 

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Igoumenitsa is the capital of the ancient region of 

Thesprotia and the starting point of the Egnatia Road which 

runs to the Turkish border. It is a disembarkation point for 

ferries from Italy, Corfu and Patras and one of the fastest growing 

cities in Greece. Travelling south from Igoumenitsa you’ll pass the 

fishing village of Plataria with its famous long beach and 12 klms 

later Syvota. Parga is built around one of the most beautiful bays 

in Greece. It is a popular tourist spot with excellent beaches, 

boating, walks and a vibrant night life. After Parga you pass 

Messopotamos. Nearby, on a forested hill is the ancient site of 

Necromandio which is historically and mythologically important. 

Preveza is the largest town in this region. It has excellent beaches, 

good basic facilities and you can get to Acteon and Lefkada from 

here. About 30 mins before Preveza high up in the mountains you 

can visit the Zalongo Monument dedicated to the women of Souli 

who, following a rebellion in the 19th century against the Turks, 

threw themselves and their children off a cliff rather than face 

capture. Nearby are the remains of ancient Kassope. 

Igoumenitsa: questo porto è la capitale dell'antica 

Thesprotia. Ad esso attraccano traghetti provenienti 

dall'Italia, da Corfù e da Patrasso. A 12 km da esso, c'è 

Sivota, uno dei più bei centri costieri dell'Epiro, con le sue 

incantevoli isolette boscose e con buoni impianti ricettivi. E' la base 

di partenza ideale per scoprire la costa fino a Perdika. 

Parga è costruita su una delle più belle insenature della Grecia. E' 

una famosa località turistica, con ottime spiagge, che offre la 

possibilità di dedicarsi agli sport acquatici e di fare escursioni a 

piedi. Ha una vivace vita notturna. A sud di Parga, si attraversa il 

villaggio di Messopotamos. Nelle vicinanze, su di un colle 

boscoso, si trova l'antico Necromandio, ritrovamento importante, 

tanto dal punto di vista storico, quanto da quello mitologico. 

Prevesa è la città più grande di questa regione. Ha ottime spiagge e 

buone attrezzature turistiche. Da qui parte il traghetto per Actio e 

Lefkada (15 min). In alto, sulle montagne alla vostra sinistra, si 

erge il Monumento di Zalongo, a ricordo delle donne di Souli, le 

quali, durante una rivolta contro i turchi (nel XIX sec.), per non 

essere catturate, si gettarono da un'altura con i propri figli. 

Igoumenitsa: Hafen- und Hauptstadt des Bezirks 

Thesprotia, wird I. von Fähren aus (dem ehemaligen) 

Italien, Korfu und Patras angelaufen und verfügt über 

ausgezeichnete Fremdenverkehrseinrichtungen einschließlich 

Hotels und Zeltplätze. 

Südlich von I. passiert man das Fischerdorf Plataria und nach 

weiteren 12 km Syvota, eines der schönsten Küstendörfer in Epirus 

mit seinen bewaldeten Inselchen. Seine touristischen Einrichtungen 

machen es zu einem idealen Ausgangspunkt zur Erkundung der 

Küste bis nach Perdika. 

Parga ist um eine der schönsten Buchten Griechenlands herum 

angelegt. Vielbesuchter Ferienort mit ausgezeichneten Stränden, 

Wassersport, Spazierwegen und einem pulsierenden Nachtleben. 

Auf der Fahrt von Parga nach S passiert man das Dorf 

Messopotamos. Auf einem waldigen Hügel in der Nähe liegt das 

historisch-religionswissenschaftlich bedeutsame antike 

Totenorakel.Preveza, die größte Stadt der Region, hat 

ausgezeichnete Strände, gute touristische Grundausstattung sowie 

nach Aktio und Lefkada (15 Min.). Zur Linken (ca. 30 Min. vor 

Preveza) liegt hoch oben in den Bergen das Zalongo-Ehrenmal zur 

Erinnerung an die Frauen von Souli, die nach einem örtlichen 

Aufstand zu Beginn des 19. Jh. sich und ihre Kinder von einem 

Felsen stürzten, um der Gefangenschaft zu entgehen. 

Syvota 

Syvota is a seaside resort on the south 

west tip of Southern Thesprotia 

directly across from Corfu. Set in a 

small, protected bay, Syvota includes 

a group of small islands and some of 

the most beautiful beaches in Epirus. 

It is considered one of the four best 

summer holiday destinations in 

Greece and is the chosen summer 

destination for national and 

international politicians, entrepreneurs 

and artists. It boasts a modern marina 

and hotel complexes. In Syvota’s picturesque harbour you can 

enjoy a coffee at one of the cafes whilst admiring the luxurious 

yachts in the marina or you can have a memorable meal at one of 

the ouzeries, pizzerias or tavernas that line the water front. A trip 

by yacht around Syvota to Parga or even Paxos is an ideal way to 

discover the beautiful hidden beaches that abound. The islets of 

Ag. Nikolaos and Mavro Oros, which are situated in front of the 

village of Syvota, are accessible only by boat. There are frequent 

boat trips scheduled to the nearby islands and one day excursions 

to Paxos. Mega Ammos is the largest and the most popular of 

Syvota’s beaches and right next to it is Mikri Ammos. Pisina 

beach is on one of the small islets. Bella Vraka is one of Syvota’s 

most beautiful beaches and it joins the islet of Mourtemeno to 

Syvota. It is accessible by foot or by sea. The other beaches are 

Zavia, Gallikos Molos and Zeri. Some12 klms from Syvota en 

route to Parga, you will find Perdika with its marvelous beaches 

of Arilas and Karavostasi. There is the remains of an ancient 

Greek city above the latter. Historically, Syvota was the site of the 

naval battle between the Corinthians and the Thesprotians in 433 

B.C. which marked the start of the Peloponnesian War. 

INFORMATION - INFORMAZIONI - INFORMATIONEN 

Igoumenitsa, Plataria & Syvota (26650) 

Health Centre/Centro di Salute/Ambulanz: Tel: 24420 

Tourist Office/Ufficio Turistic/EOT: 

Tel: 22227 

Port Authority/ Capitaneria di Porto/ Hafenamt: 

Tel: 99400 

Ioannina (26510) 

Prefecture: 87000 

EOT: 41142 

Police: 65922 

Preveza (26820) 


Tel: 22226 

Parga (26840) 


Tel: 31227 

Paxos (26620) 

Police Tel: Gaios: 32222. Harbourmaster/ Capitaneria di porto/Hafenamt (Gaios): Tel: 32259. 

Visit www.paxos-greece.com for comprehensive information on Paxos, 

Lefkada (26450) 


Port Authority/Capitaneria di Porto/Hafenamt: Tel: 22322 

Bus Station/Stazione autobus:/Busbahnhof: Tel: 22364 

Aktion Airport: (26820) 22355 

Ithaka/Itaca (26740) 



Zakynthos/Zacinto (26950) 



Bus Station/Stazione autobus:/Busbahnhof: Tel: 22255 

Airport: 28322. Olympic: 29500

Kefalonia is the largest and the most mountainous of the 

Ionian Islands. Mnt. Ainos (1,626m) is the highest in the 

Ionian but six other peaks reach over 1,000 metres. The pine 

trees growing on them are unique to Kefalonia. 

Sightseeing around Kefalonia 

Argostoli, the capital (since 1757) is an attractive, tranquil port 

almost completely rebuilt since the earthquake in 1953. To the east 

of the town near Lasi are the famous swallow holes - openings in 

which sea water disappears down seep holes to reappear near Sami. 

Ancient Krane, dating from the 7th century BC, is a short distance 

from Argostoli. In ancient times Kefalonia had four such city states, 

the remains of which still survive. The causeway that links Argostoli 

to the mainland was built during the British occupation and was 

completed in 1842. Lixouri, just across from Argostoli, is easily 

reached by ferry and is the main town of the Palic peninsular -there 

are many excellent beaches including Lepeda and Xsi to the south 

and Petani to the west. There are museums in both Argostoli and 

Lixouri. 

St. George’s Castle, 8 klms. to the south dates from Byzantine 

times. Nearby is the church of Ag. Andreas with a museum of 

Byzantine art. Poros, south east of Sami, is an ideal base for 

exploring the south of the island. The picturesque village is set 

amidst mountains and has a long expanse of beach. Nearby is Mt. 

Atros with a 13th century monastery and there are important 

Mycenean remains near Poros. You can catch ferries to Kylini on the 

mainland from here. You can get to Skala by coastal road from 

Poros or direct from Argostoli. There are Roman ruins at Skala and 

one of the best beaches in Kefalonia. 

Cefalonia è la più grande delle Isole Ionie ed anche la più 

montuosa. Il monte Enos (1626 m.) è il più alto dello Ionio, 

ma ci sono altre sei cime, che superano i 1000 m e i pini che 

svettano sulle loro pendici sono caratteristici solo di quest’isola. 

Che cosa vedere a Cefalonia 

Argostoli, dal 1757 capoluogo dell’isola, è la sua città più grande. 

Sorge su un incantevole golfo ed è stata quasi interamente 

ricostruita, dopo il terribile terremoto del 1953. Ad est della città, 

vicino a Lasi, ci sono i famosi mulinelli marini, nei quali l’acqua di 

mare si perde, grazie a un gioco di correnti sotterranee, per 

riaffiorare a Sami. 

Lixouri, di fronte ad Argostoli, è il centro maggiore della penisola 

Palica. Vi si trova un museo ed ha spiagge molto belle, come quella 

di Lepeda e Xi a sud e di Petani ad ovest. 

Il castello di S.Giorgio, 8 km a sud, è di epoca bizantina e nelle sue 

vicinanze si trova la chiesa di S. Andrea, nella quale è aperto un 

museo di arte bizantina. 

Poros, a sud – est di Sami, tra montagna e mare, è il punto di 

partenza ideale per visitare la parte meridionale dell’isola. Nei suoi 

pressi ci sono importanti resti micenei e il monte Atros, con un 

monastero del XIII sec. Dal villaggio si pui prendere il traghetto per 

Kilini, sulla terraferma. 

A Scala si giunge o seguendo la strada costiera da Poros oppure 

direttamente da Argostoli. In questa località rimangono resti di epoca 

romana e si trova una delle migliori spiagge di tutta l’isola. 

Kefallonia ist die größte und gebirgigste der Ionischen 

Inseln: der Enos (1626 m) ist der höchste Gipfel der Region; 

weitere sechs sind über 1000 m hoch. Ihre 

pinienbestandenen Hänge sind etwas Einmaliges. Zahlreiche 

hübsche Buchten, eindrucksvolle 

Sehenswürdigkeiten auf Kefallonia 

Der reizvolle Hafen Argostoli, Hauptstadt (seit 1757) und größter 

Ort, wurde nach dem Erdbeben von 1953 vollständig wieder 

aufgebaut. Zur schönen Stadtanlage gehören ein pittoresker, 

baumbestandener Zentralplatz und gefällige Uferpromenaden. 

Nördlich der Stadt auf der Halbinsel Lassi liegen die 'Katavothres', 

Löcher, in denen Seewasser 'verschluckt' wird, was in der Bucht von 

Sami wieder austritt. Früher trieb dieses Wasser Mühlen an, deren 

Reste noch zu sehen sind. Nahe Argostoli liegt das antike Krane 

(7.Jh.v.Chr.). In jener Zeit existierten vier solcher Stadtstaaten auf 

der Insel, die in Überresten noch vorhanden sind. 

Der Damm, der von Argostoli zum Inselfestland führt, wurde unter 

britischer Besatzung im J. 1842 vollendet. 

Die Ag. Georgios-Burg 8 km südlich stammt aus byzantinischer 

Zeit und weist umfangreiche fränkische und venezianische 

Erweiterungen auf. In der Nähe die Ag. Andreas-Kirche mit einem 

Museum für byz. Kunst (schöne Ikonen-Sammlung). 

Lixouri, Argostoli gegenüber und Hauptort der Halbinsel Paliki, ist 

per Fähre leicht zu erreichen. Das Gebiet lohnt einen Besuch, da es 

zu den am wenigsten erschlossenen der Insel gehört. 

Poros, südöstlich von Sami malerisch in den Bergen gelegen, ist 

idealer Ausgangspunkt für Abstecher in den S der Insel. Auf dem 

nahen Atros-Berg liegt ein Kloster aus dem 13. Jh.; bedeutende 

mykenische Überreste finden sich in der Umgebung von Poros. 

Fährverbindung nach Kyllini auf dem Festland. Nach Skala fährt 

man entweder über die Küstenstraße von Poros oder direkt von 

Argostoli aus. Skala bietet römische Ruinen und einen der besten 

Strände der Insel. Schildkröten nisten am berühmten langen Strand 

von Mounda: Die Küste ab Katelio ist wirklich ideal für Urlauber. 

Ag. Efimia 

To Steki Taverna 

You’ll find To Steki in the beautiful, traditional village of Ag. Efimia.. It 

is a family establishment which has been operating since 1984. The 

original owner, Ms. Gianoula Vallianatou, had been a trained as a chef of 

traditional Greek food, and she had carved out a name for herself in the 

profession. Her daughter, Efthalia, carries on the tradition and she is in her 

own right a chef of great talent. Some of her inspired dishes include: 

authentic local Kefalonian Meat pie, lamb casserole with lemon and 

oregano sauce, veal in tomato sauce, prime meat cuts grilled to perfection 

on charcoal. The meat we serve is mainly from animals that have been 

reared by us on our farm. Other dishes are cod with garlic sauce, a variety 

of fish as well as meat on the spit. We successfully organize Greek nights 

for our guests twice a week! Tel: 26740 61025. 

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To the north of 

Argostoli be sure to 

visit Assos, a beautiful 

village with spectacular views. 

The Venetian castle on the 

headland dates from the 16th 

century. Nearby is the 

beautiful beach at Myrtos 

Bay. From the national road 

above you can get spectacular 

views of the bay. To the south 

you will find a beautiful beach 

at Ag. Kiriaki. Most of the 

beaches in this area are 

relatively untouched. 

Fiskardo, in the far north of 

Kefalonia, is a beautiful and 

tranquil fishing village named Myrtos bay and Assos 

after Robert Guiscard, the 

Norman invader who died near here in 1085. It still retains its old 

character having escaped relatively unscathed from the 1953 

earthquake. Nearby are ancient remains, Roman and Byzantine 

ruins and remnants of the British occupation. Look out for the 

lighthouse and other ruins nearby. Great walks and lovely wooded 

beaches abound in this area. 

Non trascurate di visitare Assos, un bel villaggio a nord di 

Argostoli, da cui si gode un panorama spettacolare. Il 

castello veneziano sul promontorio risale al XVI sec. Non 

distante si stende la bella spiaggia di Baia Mirtos, raggiungibile 

abbandonando la nazionale su una deviazione piena di curve, dalla 

quale si abbraccia tutta la baia. Ad. Aghia Kiriaki, più a sud, si 

trova un’altra bella spiaggia. 

Sami, per grandezza il secondo 

porto di Cefalonia, è 

turisticamente attrezzato e 

offre bei litorali. Sopra la città 

si trovano i resti dell’antica 

Same e delle rovine romane. 

Vicino a questa cittadina, 

proprio fuori del villaggio di 

Karavolilos, c’è il lago 

sotterraneo di Melissanthi, il 

quale pui essere esplorato in 

barca. Non molto lontano da 

esso si ergeva un tempio 

dedicato alla ninfa 

Melissanthe, da cui 

probabilmente ha preso nome 

il lago. Sempre vicino a Sami, 

si trovano delle grotte, tra le 

Fiscardo 

quali quella di Drongarati, con belle stalattiti e stalagmiti, e quella 

di Angalaki. A nord di Sami si erge Aghia Efimia, un incantevole 

villaggio di pescatori. 

Skala 

This is one of the fastest growing resorts in Kefalonia and 

for good reason. It is situated midway between Katelios and 

Poros amidst some of the most beautiful beaches in the 

Ionian. Long stretches of idyllic sandy beaches stretch each 

side of the town and all along the coastline either side can 

be found many untouched bays and beaches. Near to Skala 

is the famous beach at Mounda which is one of the most 

popular turtle nesting grounds on the island and is included 

in the Natura 2000 conservation programme. Nearby there 

is a restored roof tile kiln showing how tiles were once 

made in the area. Skala also has a fine example of a mosaic 

floor of a Roman villa dating from the early Christian 

period and the remains of a 6th century BC ancient Greek 

temple dedicated to Apollo. The modern town, centred on 

the pine-covered central square, has many shops, cafes, 

bars, tavernas and restaurants nearby so tourists are well 

catered for and there are many beach facilities making it an 

ideal family resort. 

Fiscardo, 

Katelios 

all’estremità nord di 

Cefalonia, è un 

grazioso villaggio di 

pescatori, che deve il 

proprio nome a 

Roberto il Guiscardo, 

l’invasore normanno 

che mori in questa 

zona nel 1085. Il 

centro mantiene le 

caratteristiche 

architettoniche 

tradizionali, poiché rimase pressoché intatto durante il terremoto del 

1953. Nei pressi ci sono resti dell’era paleolitica, rovine bizantine e 

alcune tracce dell’occupazione inglese. 

A home in Kefalonia? 

Forbes Magazine listed Kefalonia the fourth most idyllic place to 

live in Europe in a 2008 article. Good food, tranquility, great natural 

beauty and a relaxed, hospitable and jovial quality of life were 

especially mentioned. In fact there is more to commend the island. 

Rebuilt with care, strict safety and attention to traditions after the 

1953 earthquake, Kefalonia can now boast a good road network, 

marinas, airport and seaports, easy connections to other islands and 

the mainland, all with a mild Mediterranean climate thrown in! Add 

to this good general facilties such as hospitals, institutions of 

learning, museums, galleries, sports and sailing facilities, and you 

have a truly idyllic place to live and to spend your holidays in. 

Ancient archaelogical sites, mountains, wetlands, turtle nesting 

beaches... what more could you want? 

Information courtesy Mr. Nico Messaris, Dipl. Mechanical Engineer 

Skala Beach

Sami is the second largest port in 

Kefalonia with many facilities and Sami Harbour 

fine beaches. Lake Melissani is near 

to Sami just outside the village of 

Karavomylos. This famous underground lake 

can be explored by boat - nearby is an 

ancient sacrificial shrine dedicated to 

Melisanthe after whom the lake is believed to 

be named. There are many caves near to 

Sami; the Drogarati and Angalaki caves 

amongst others. There are stalagmites and 

stalactites at the Drogarati cave. Ancient 

Sami is above the modern town and well worth visiting for its remains 

and views. To the north of Sami lies the attractive fishing village and 

fine beach of Ag. Efimia. There are ancient ruins above the village and 

some great walks in the nearby hills. 

Lassi 

One of the most popular beach 

resorts in Kefalonia. Just 

outside Argostoli on the road 

to the airport, fun in the sun 

for all! Many good beaches, 

great nightlife, a vibrant 

atmosphere, some of the finest 

bars and tavernas in town and 

many excellent bays and coves 

to explore. Across from Lassi 

you can see great sunsets as 

the sun goes down in the west 

of the island. The cave of St. 

Gerasimos, the patron saint of 

Kefalonia, is situated up on a 

hillside and easy to find. Lassi 

is full of sandy beaches and 

lovely coves such as this one. 

Im N der Insel sollten Sie unbedingt 

Assos besuchen, ein hübsches Dorf 

mit eindrucksvollen Aussichten. Die 

venezianische Burg auf der Landzunge datiert 

aus dem 16. Jh. Den nahegelegenen schönen 

Strand an der Myrtos-Bucht erreicht man 

über eine gewundene Abzweigung von der 

Hauptstraße, von wo aus sich ein 

phantastischer Blick über die Bucht bietet. 

Südlich davon bei Agia Kyriaki schöner 

Strand. 

Sami, der zweitgrößte Hafen der Insel, hat 

zahlreiche touristische Einrichtungen und schöne Strände. 

Oberhalb der heutigen Stadt liegen die Reste des antiken Sami, in 

der Nähe römische Ruinen. Knapp außerhalb Karavomylos liegt 

der Höhlensee von Melissani, der mit Booten befahren werden 

kann. Der Name soll von der Quellnymphe Melissanthe stammen, 

der in der Nähe ein Opferschrein geweiht war. Weitere Höhlen 

liegen u.a. bei Drongarati (Stalaktiten und Stalagmiten) und 

Angalaki. Nördlich von Sami liegt das reizende kleine Fischerdorf 

von Agia Efimia. 

Das Fischerdorf Fiskardo im äußersten N der Insel hat seinen 

Namen von dem normannischen Eroberer Robert Guiscard, der 

hier 1085 starb. Da es das Erdbeben von 1953 fast unversehrt 

überstanden hat, zeigt es noch seinen ursprünglichen Charakter. In 

der Nähe altsteinzeitliche Reste, byzantinische Ruinen sowie 

einige Spuren der englischen Besatzungszeit. 

Katelios 

Halten Sie nach diesem exzellenten Badeort Ausschau, der an der 

Straße Argostoli-Skala liegt. 

Sie erkennen ihn an dem herrlichen Baumbestand. Am Ende eines 

langen Tals gelegen, von Bergen umgeben, bietet diese Bucht eine 

paradiesisch abgeschiedene Lage und gute Bademöglichkeiten am 

langgestreckten Strand. Von hier aus lässt sich die Umgebung gut 

erkunden: nicht wenige unberührte Buchten liegen in der Nähe, 

Katelios besitzt zahlreiche Touristik-Läden und einige 

ausgezeichnete Tavernen direkt am Meer. 

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Birds on Koutavas Lagoon 

Wildlife on Kefalonia 

There are many places of interest for the naturist in Kefalonia. 

Caretta-caretta, loggerhead sea turtles for example nest on 

some of the beaches near to Scala - especially at Mounda 

Beach just below Katelios - and one can often be seen around 

the fishing boats in Argostoli harbour. Wild horses can be seen 

around the Pigi Monastery on the southern slopes of Mount 

Aenos, the mountain goats on the mountain itself are 

fascinating in their majesty and for bird lovers, the wetlands 

Mountain Goat 

nearly always provide some 

surprises. There are swans and wild 

geese for example on the south side 

wetland of the Koutavos Lagoon at 

Argostoli and the large wetland to 

the north of Lixouri is well worth 

visiting. In the villages of Arginia 

and Markopoulo on the 15th August 

each year, harmless snakes (Virgin's 

snakes) appear for a brief time and 

are regarded as a good omen. 

For information on environmental 

issues on Kefalonia visit 

www.kateliosgroup.org. 

The Environmental Centre of Koutavos lagoon is open during the 

week from 9.00-15.00. Tel: 26710 29258. 

The Palic Peninsula 

Untouched Kefalonia 

This large area of western 

Kefalonia has much to offer 

visitors who want to explore the 

island away from the crowds. 

There are beautiful beaches, 

fascinating old villages, 

monasteries, mountains and 

wooded areas. Look out especially 

for the majestic beach at Petani 

which rivals Myrtos in splendour 

and breath taking views. 

Petani Beach 

St. Gerasimos 

The patron saint of Kefalonia, he was 

born in Trikala, became a monk and lived 

for some years in the Holy Land and 

Zakynthos before settling in 1560 in 

Kefalonia. He founded the famous 

monastery in the Omala valley and lived 

there until he died in 1579. The valley is 

dominated by the monastery and is a 

wonderful place to enjoy peace and 

serenity. There is a great tree lined road 

leading to the church and the valley is 

famed for its wine. There are processions 

on the 15th August and 20th October 

each year. 

INFORMATION - INFORMAZIONI 

INFORMATIONEN 

Argostoli: 26710 - area codes must be dialed before each number below 

Post Office/Ufficio Postale: Konstantinou Str., Tel: 22312/23173. 

Hospital/Ospedale/Krankenhaus: Souidia Str., Tel: 24641. 

Emergencies:166. 

Police/Polizia: A. Tritsis Str. Tel: 22200. 

Folklore Museum & Library/Museo Folklore e libreria/Volkskunde-Museum & 

Bücherei: Zervou Str. Tel: 28835. 

Port Authority & Police: A. Tritsis Str., Tel: 22224. 

Fire Station/ Pompieri/Feuerwehr: Tel: 28692, 199 

Olympic Airways: P. Vergoti Str. and Airport/Aeroporto/Flugplatz: 

Tel: 801114444. 

Bus Station/Stazione Autobus/Busbahnhof: A. Tritsis Str., Tel: 22281. 

OTE: Tel: 22699, Vergoti Ave. GNTO/Ufficio del Turismο: A. Tritsis Str., 

Tel: 22248/24466. Archaeological Museum/Museo Archeologico Archäologisches 

Museum: G. Vergoti Str., Tel: 28300. 

Lixouri 

Hospital/Ospedale/Krankenhaus: Tel: 92222 Police/Polizia: Tel: 91207. 

Port Authority/Capitaneria di Porto/ Hafenamt: Tel:94100 

Sami: 26740 

Port Authority/Capitaneria di Porto/ Hafenamt: Tel: 32909. 

Hospital/Ospedale/Krankenhaus: Tel: 22222. 

Postoffice/Ufficio Postale: Tel: 22012. 

Police/Polizia: Tel: 22100. 

Kilini (Peloponnese): 26230: Port Authority: Tel: 92100. 

Sailing near Fiscardo and Ithaka 

The Castle 

of 

St. George 

Once the 

capital of 

Kefalonia, 

there are two 

castles. The 

smaller inner 

one is 

Byzantine 

and is about 

1000 years old. The larger castle 

is Venetian and is 500 years old. 

It is open for viewing daily from 

the morning till early evening. 

Nearby is the church of Ag. 

Andreas with a museum of 

Byzantine Art. Best of all though 

are the views; Argostoli and 

Western Kefalonia, Zakynthos 

and the south of Kefalonia all lie 

before you. 

Kefalonia has some of the most 

remarkable geological formations in the Ionian region. Chief 

amongst these is the system of underground caves, lakes and 

rivers known as katavothres the best examples of which can be 

seen at Drogarati and Melissani near Sami. Drogarati has a deep 

cave system and Melissani an underground lake. Sea water enters 

the underground system near Argostoli and emerges again in the 

lake at Melissani from where it flows into the sea at Karavomilos. 

Here the water forms a small lake with ducks and wild birds 

before passing through a water mill to the sea. 

Captain Corellis’ Island! 

Kefalonia is the setting of Louis de Bernieres΄s novel Captain 

Corellis’ Mandolin and readers can have great fun while on 

holiday visiting some of the places mentioned in the book. 

Location shooting for the film of the novel, starring Nicholas 

Gage, John Hurt and Penelope Cruz, took place in summer 2000 

mainly around Sami and Anti Sami, a beautiful unspoilt beach just 

over the headland. 

The Kyklos Guide to the Ionian is published by Kyklos O.E., 5 Ag. Vasiliou. Corfu 49100. 

Tel: 26610 40910, 26610 44629 Fax: 2661 48849 

Copyright © 2012 

O Oδηγός The Kyklos Guide to the Ionian είναι έκδοση της Kυκλος O.E., 

Aγ. Bασιλείου 5, Kέρκυρα 49100. 

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